Westmont College

www.westmont.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$50,550

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$36,412

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

79.9%

2,244 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,310

99.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.1%

246 Graduates

About

Westmont College is a higher education institution located in Santa Barbara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Westmont College were Business & Managerial Economics (60 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (42 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2023, 385 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westmont College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (205 degrees), 2.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westmont College is $50,550, which is $21,270 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westmont College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 279 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Westmont College is $50,550, which is $21,270 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,412.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Westmont College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,550

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Westmont College was $50,550. The cost of tuition at Westmont College is $21,270 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Westmont College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,412

2023 Value

9.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Westmont College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,412. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Westmont College grew by 9.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westmont College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,155

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westmont College was of $12,155 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.63% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Westmont College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Westmont College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westmont College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westmont College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 279 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Westmont College received 2,244 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.53% annual growth. Out of those 2,244 applicants, 1,792 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,310 students enrolled at Westmont College in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Westmont College has an overall enrollment yield of 17.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,792

Accepted Out of 2,244

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westmont College was 79.9% (1,792 admissions from 2,244 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.53%, while admissions declined by 6.03%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westmont College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Westmont College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westmont College had a total enrollment of 1,310 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westmont College is 1,300 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at Westmont College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westmont College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.6% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.09% Two or More Races, 6.49% Asian, 2.44% Black or African American, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Westmont College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westmont College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,310 students. The full-time enrollment at Westmont College is 1,300 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at Westmont College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westmont College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Westmont College was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Westmont College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westmont College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
676 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
307 enrolled students
Two or More Races
106 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westmont College is 51.6% White, 23.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.09% Two or More Races, 6.49% Asian, 2.44% Black or African American, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 77 students (5.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 79 more women than men received degrees from Westmont College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westmont College is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westmont College is Business & Managerial Economics (60 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (42 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westmont College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees), and Physical Sciences (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westmont College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (211,340 people), Postsecondary teachers (197,369 people), Other managers (196,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (192,412 people), and Secondary school teachers (169,242 people).

The most specialized majors at Westmont College in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), English (13 degrees), and History (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westmont College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Westmont College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (42 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), English (13 degrees), and History (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westmont College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (596,576 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (570,989 people), Elementary & secondary schools (498,982 people), Offices of physicians (240,887 people), and Scientific research & development services (204,684 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Westmont College.

Most Common (2023)

Business & Managerial Economics
60 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
42 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westmont College was Business & Managerial Economics with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Westmont College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

153

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

232

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Westmont College, which is 0.659 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (232).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westmont College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Westmont College in Business & Managerial Economics, which is 2.33 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Westmont College in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 2.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 69% of students graduating from Westmont College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Westmont College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.03% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westmont College is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

8.31% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
125 degrees awarded
White Male
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westmont College is white female (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (80 degrees).

Operations

Westmont College has an endowment valued at nearly $89M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.12M (−2.38%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Westmont College had a total salary expenditure of 75.9M. Westmont College employs 45 Professors, 26 Assistant professors and 26 Associate professors. Most academics at Westmont College are Male Professor (29), Female Professor (16), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westmont College are: Management, with 35 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Endowment

$89M

2023 Endowment

5.83%

decline from 2022

Westmont College has an endowment valued at about $89M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Westmont College declined 5.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.6M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Westmont College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28M

2023 Salaries

7.69%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Westmont College paid a median of $28M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($75.9M) and a 7.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.51% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2023, Westmont College paid a total of $10.1M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westmont College were Professor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Associate professor with 26 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westmont College were Management with 35 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westmont College was Male Professor with 29 employees, Female Professor with 16 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Westmont College.

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