Westmont Admissions | California's #1 Christian Liberal Arts College
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Westmont Admissions | California's #1 Christian Liberal Arts College
Admissions
WESTMONT
A Timeless Education.
A Life of Purpose.
Welcome! We invite you to schedule a visit and immerse yourself in what makes Westmont the
#1 Premier Christian Liberal Arts College in California
and the Western United States. Rooted in academic excellence and a deep love of God, Westmont prepares thoughtful scholars, grateful servants, and faithful leaders to engage the world with clarity and conviction.
Apply to Westmont
Plan Your Visit
Explore Academic Programs
Fast Facts
Recognized for Excellence. Grounded in Deeper Purpose.
#1
Ranked among the
top liberal arts colleges
in the U.S.
95%
of graduates employed
or in graduate school
within six months
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
80%
graduate in four years
95%
receive financial aid
Academic Excellence Rooted in Tradition
A Westmont education is grounded in the enduring strength of the liberal arts, forming habits of thought that endure across disciplines and throughout a lifetime. Here, students learn not simply what to think, but how to think with depth, clarity, and intellectual freedom.
Explore Majors and Programs
Faith as the Foundation
At Westmont, faith and learning are thoughtfully integrated, shaping both intellectual inquiry and personal formation. Students grow in knowledge and in faith—developing a credible, thoughtful understanding of their beliefs and their place in the world.
Why Micah 6:8?
A Tradition of Meaningful Relationships
Within a close-knit residential community, students are known, supported, and challenged. Faculty mentorship, shared experiences, and enduring friendships create a foundation for growth that extends far beyond graduation.
Life on Campus
You’ll find something different at Westmont.
A Holistic, Timeless Education
Westmont develops the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, and personally—preparing graduates to lead with integrity and serve with purpose in a complex and changing world.
CLASSIC LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
Discover Your Path at Westmont
Westmont offers the best of the timeless liberal arts with students exploring the breadth of academic disciplines, from the arts to the sciences, while delving deep in their major. All majors, including nursing, engineering and data analytics, expose students to a variety of viewpoints and encourage deeper thinking that leads to finding a meaningful purpose in life.
FIRST-YEAR
TRANSFER
INTERNATIONAL
VETERAN
RETURNING STUDENT
NURSING (A.B.S.N.)
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
9TH - 11TH GRADE
INSTITUTES AND CENTERS
Scholarships & Financial Services
An Investment in What Matters Most
A Westmont education reflects both excellence and accessibility. With the majority of students receiving financial aid, families often discover a private education is more attainable than expected.
Scholarships
Student Financial Services
Net Price Calculator
Many students find that their cost of attendance at Westmont is much lower on average than our sticker price. Check out our new Net Price Calculator, designed to help you receive a personalized estimate in less than five minutes!
Net Price Calculator
Visit
&
Receive a
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
2025 applicants can receive
$1,000 in additional aid
for coming for an official admissions visit to campus!
Schedule Your Visit
Media
Subtitle
SANTA BARBARA'S GEM
Title
Experience Westmont in Person
Caption
Set on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific, Westmont offers a setting that inspires reflection, discovery, and connection. A visit offers the clearest picture of what makes this community distinct.
Schedule Your Visit Today
YOUR VISIT. YOUR WAY.
In-Person Campus Visits
We offer daily, individualized visits and tours, recommended for high school students of any grade level.
Learn More
Admissions Events
Full-day campus events and preview days are the perfect way to get to know Westmont College.
Learn More
Virtual Self-Guided Experiences
Unable to be here in person? View our wide array of online tours and event experiences.
Learn More
Parents and Families
Every year, we welcome more than 400 new students to Westmont. Westmont provides an inspiring setting that encourages exploration and discovery, making it an ideal place for your child’s growth.
Parent Academy
Prospective Parents
Here for you, because we were you
Request Info
Meet Your Admissions Team
Admissions Brochures
Our Diversity Commitments
Admissions
WESTMONT
A Timeless Education.
A Life of Purpose.
Welcome! We invite you to schedule a visit and immerse yourself in what makes Westmont the
#1 Premier Christian Liberal Arts College in California
and the Western United States. Rooted in academic excellence and a deep love of God, Westmont prepares thoughtful scholars, grateful servants, and faithful leaders to engage the world with clarity and conviction.
Apply to Westmont
Plan Your Visit
Explore Academic Programs
Fast Facts
Recognized for Excellence. Grounded in Deeper Purpose.
#1
Ranked among the
top liberal arts colleges
in the U.S.
95%
of graduates employed
or in graduate school
within six months
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
80%
graduate in four years
95%
receive financial aid
Academic Excellence Rooted in Tradition
A Westmont education is grounded in the enduring strength of the liberal arts, forming habits of thought that endure across disciplines and throughout a lifetime. Here, students learn not simply what to think, but how to think with depth, clarity, and intellectual freedom.
Explore Majors and Programs
Faith as the Foundation
At Westmont, faith and learning are thoughtfully integrated, shaping both intellectual inquiry and personal formation. Students grow in knowledge and in faith—developing a credible, thoughtful understanding of their beliefs and their place in the world.
Why Micah 6:8?
A Tradition of Meaningful Relationships
Within a close-knit residential community, students are known, supported, and challenged. Faculty mentorship, shared experiences, and enduring friendships create a foundation for growth that extends far beyond graduation.
Life on Campus
You’ll find something different at Westmont.
A Holistic, Timeless Education
Westmont develops the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, and personally—preparing graduates to lead with integrity and serve with purpose in a complex and changing world.
CLASSIC LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
Discover Your Path at Westmont
Westmont offers the best of the timeless liberal arts with students exploring the breadth of academic disciplines, from the arts to the sciences, while delving deep in their major. All majors, including nursing, engineering and data analytics, expose students to a variety of viewpoints and encourage deeper thinking that leads to finding a meaningful purpose in life.
FIRST-YEAR
TRANSFER
INTERNATIONAL
VETERAN
RETURNING STUDENT
NURSING (A.B.S.N.)
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
9TH - 11TH GRADE
INSTITUTES AND CENTERS
Scholarships & Financial Services
An Investment in What Matters Most
A Westmont education reflects both excellence and accessibility. With the majority of students receiving financial aid, families often discover a private education is more attainable than expected.
Scholarships
Student Financial Services
Net Price Calculator
Many students find that their cost of attendance at Westmont is much lower on average than our sticker price. Check out our new Net Price Calculator, designed to help you receive a personalized estimate in less than five minutes!
Net Price Calculator
Visit
&
Receive a
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
2025 applicants can receive
$1,000 in additional aid
for coming for an official admissions visit to campus!
Schedule Your Visit
Media
Subtitle
SANTA BARBARA'S GEM
Title
Experience Westmont in Person
Caption
Set on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific, Westmont offers a setting that inspires reflection, discovery, and connection. A visit offers the clearest picture of what makes this community distinct.
Schedule Your Visit Today
YOUR VISIT. YOUR WAY.
In-Person Campus Visits
We offer daily, individualized visits and tours, recommended for high school students of any grade level.
Learn More
Admissions Events
Full-day campus events and preview days are the perfect way to get to know Westmont College.
Learn More
Virtual Self-Guided Experiences
Unable to be here in person? View our wide array of online tours and event experiences.
Learn More
Parents and Families
Every year, we welcome more than 400 new students to Westmont. Westmont provides an inspiring setting that encourages exploration and discovery, making it an ideal place for your child’s growth.
Parent Academy
Prospective Parents
Here for you, because we were you
Request Info
Meet Your Admissions Team
Admissions Brochures
Our Diversity Commitments