Westmont College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,000 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Westmont College is a private nonprofit institution located in Santa Barbara, California with approximately 1,302 undergraduate students enrolled. Westmont College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,053 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $58,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Westmont College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Montecito, California, United States. It was founded in 1937.
This small Christian liberal arts college in Santa Barbara offers a tight-knit community with a manageable debt load — graduates carry just $19,343 at graduation, which is well below average. That said, the 70% graduation rate is worth watching, meaning roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so ask admissions directly about what drives that number. Worth considering if you're looking for a faith-integrated education in a beautiful setting and have a clear academic plan to stay on track.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,302 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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