Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,238
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.97%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 16.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 81.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 70.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 61.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 50.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.6%
Black: 1.7%
Hispanic: 20.3%
Asian: 7.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 6.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Black: 1.7%
Hispanic: 20.3%
Asian: 7.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 6.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $65,901
In-State tuition: $48,660Out-of-State tuition: $48,660
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,370 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,550 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $113,540 (2017)
Median Family Income: $87,651 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 17.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,137 |
| $30k-48k | $20,857 |
| $48k-75k | $26,515 |
| $75k-110k | $26,688 |
| $110k+ | $37,596 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 69%6-year graduation rate: 73%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,148 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 83.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 86.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 77.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 64.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,905 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,556 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 24 | $23,250 | $246 | $39,675 ($3,306) | $43,597 ($3,633) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 20 | $26,388 | $271 | $36,395 ($3,033) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 13 | $19,500 | $207 | $44,513 ($3,709) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 34 | $23,250 | $246 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 46 | $24,250 | $257 | $29,746 ($2,479) | $50,319 ($4,193) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 25 | $25,500 | $265 | $29,358 ($2,447) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 | $23,048 | $244 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 46 | $25,000 | $265 | $45,780 ($3,815) | $78,938 ($6,578) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $86,697Full time faculty: 59%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $78,071,096 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $95,147,951 (2022)