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Westmont College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1220 to 1430

ACT Range25 to 32

Average GPA3.64

Acceptance Rate77%

Westmont’s 77% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many prepared students, but the submitted score range is still strong. If you choose to send scores, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1330+, or roughly a 29+ ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Westmont College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Westmont College is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,311 students. Westmont has an 85% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 70%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10.6:1.

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Undergrad Enrollment1,311

Freshman Retention85%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio10.6:1

Graduation Rate70%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Westmont College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Westmont is test-optional, this timeline only matters if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and October for retakes since October is typically the last score window for the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Westmont is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $53,584. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,116. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$53,584

Room and Board$16,960

Average Merit Award$27,116

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$44,848

Average Debt at Grad$30,527

Westmont’s estimated total cost of attendance is about $70,544, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 70% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $44,848. Merit awards are also substantial, averaging $27,116 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $30,527.