Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
79.86%
SAT Average
1,367
ACT Range
30-34
Westmont College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 79.86%. This means approximately 799 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,310 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
79.86%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $51,790 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,790 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $68,826 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $32,926 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.58% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 50.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Westmont College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$51,790
Room and board
$16,360
Books and supplies
$1,600
Other expenses
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$68,826
Average net price
$32,926
Average aid coverage
52%
$35,900 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Westmont College pays approximately $32,926 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Westmont College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Westmont College net price
$32,926
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Westmont College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $51,790 and average net price at $32,926. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$51,790
Current net price
$32,926
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
70.09%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$64,778
Undergraduates
1,310
10-Year Median Earnings - Westmont College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Westmont College graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Westmont College?
Undergraduates
1,310
Completion rate
70.09%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.58%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
50.00%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.58% of Westmont College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 50.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Westmont College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Westmont College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Westmont College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Westmont College is listed at 955 La Paz Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1089. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Westmont College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont College | 79.86% | $51,790 | $32,926 | $64,778 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmont College's acceptance rate?
Westmont College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 79.86%.
How much is Westmont College tuition?
Westmont College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $51,790.
What is Westmont College's average net price?
Westmont College's average net price in the local dataset is $32,926.
What does Westmont College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $24,220 for Westmont College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Westmont College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $64,778 for Westmont College.
Is Westmont College accredited?
Westmont College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Westmont College?
The local dataset lists 1,310 undergraduate students at Westmont College.
What percentage of Westmont College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Westmont College in the local dataset is 18.58%.
What is the federal loan rate at Westmont College?
The federal loan rate for Westmont College in the local dataset is 50.00%.
Where should I verify Westmont College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Westmont College or the latest official federal education data.