Westmont College
Santa Barbara, California · Private
Westmont College admitted 77% of 2,483 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1220–1430 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Westmont College
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Application deadlines
Westmont College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- October 15, 2026
- Early action II
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Westmont College asks for one teacher recommendation and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Westmont College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Westmont College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Westmont College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $71,150 a year. After grants, students paid $36,412 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Westmont College’s acceptance rate?
Westmont College admitted 77% of applicants: 1,913 of 2,483 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Westmont College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due October 15, 2026, early action II is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Westmont College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1220 to 1430, with a median around 1320. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Westmont College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Westmont College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Westmont College asks for one teacher recommendation and a midyear report from your school.
Does Westmont College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Westmont College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 300–500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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