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Westmont College
Westmont College
SANTA BARBARA, CA . 4 Year 3.8
#978 in Best Colleges in America
955 LA PAZ RD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

Overview

Westmont College was founded in 1937 and is located in the suburbs of Santa Barbara, California. It is a private Christian liberal arts college that focuses on undergraduate education. The campus covers an area of about 111 acres, with about 1,200 undergraduates, a student-teacher ratio of about 11:1, and more than 98% of the faculty have terminal degrees. All courses are taught by full professors. The school offers 31 majors covering liberal arts, engineering, nursing and other disciplines, emphasizing the integration of faith and academics, and encouraging a global learning experience. The school team "Warriors" participates in the NCAA DII league, the campus community is close, and focuses on leadership and holistic development.

Rankings

  • 65

    #65 in Most Conservative Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 87 in Best Colleges in America

  • 71

    #71 in Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America

  • Most Conservative Colleges in America 65 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America 71 of 591
  • Best Christian Colleges in America 104 of 333

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • C+Value
  • A Diversity
  • B Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • ALocation
  • B Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Managerial Economics
    60 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    37 Graduates
  • Communications
    29 Graduates
  • Psychology
    26 Graduates
  • Biology
    24 Graduates
  • English
    20 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    14 Graduates
  • History
    12 Graduates
  • Arts
    11 Graduates
  • Music History and Literature
    11 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 15
    Application Deadline
  • 79%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $32,308
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    73%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,233 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    10
  • Undergrads Over 25
    1%
  • Pell Grant
    14%
  • Varsity Athletes
    20%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Pacific West Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA, Division II

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