About
About Westmont College
Westmont College is a private liberal arts college in Santa Barbara, CA, known for its christian liberal arts, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 82%, Westmont College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 315 students each year. Westmont College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1370, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Westmont College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $35,773 per year; the sticker price of $67,030 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Westmont College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Westmont College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$67k/yr | $20.9k |
| 30k-48k | ~$67k/yr | $15.5k |
| 48k-75k | ~$67k/yr | $19.9k |
| 75k-110k | ~$67k/yr | $24.5k |
| 110k+ | ~$67k/yr | $38.1k |
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