- 4 Year
- SANTA BARBARA, CA
Westmont College
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SANTA BARBARA, CA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 539 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade C minus
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade B+
About
Westmont consistently ranks among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges with one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Prepare for a life of leadership and service while discovering how faith leads to deeper understanding. Benefit from small classes, engaging professors and a caring, close-knit community. Choose from nearly 100 academic programs (majors, tracks, minors and pre-professional programs) that will prepare you for leading graduate schools or your first significant job.
Most of our students finish in four years or fewer; 90 percent of the class of 2021 were working or attending graduate school within six months of graduating. Our generous financial aid includes academic, need-based and talent awards; 96 percent of our students receive assistance. Cheer for our dominant Golden State Athletics teams known for their strong national finishes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Visit today and experience Westmont for yourself.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
"Encounter Westmont" Admitted Students Preview Day
Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd
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Encounter Westmont at this special Preview Day designed just for admitted students and their families! Come visit campus again or for the first time, attend a class, and hear from keynote speaker Doris Kearns Goodwin in chapel. Register today!
"A Place Apart" Spring Sing Preview Day
Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd
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Register for this Preview Day and experience what sets Westmont apart. Immerse yourself in the community through touring campus and attending Spring Sing, an annual Westmont tradition featuring current students at the Santa Barbara Bowl!
"Westmont Bound" Admitted Students Preview Day
Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd
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Are you #WestmontBound? This special Admitted Students Preview Day will bring future Warriors and their families together for a fun and interactive time experiencing all that Westmont and beautiful Santa Barbara has to offer. Register today and visit again or for the first time!
Trailhead
955 La Paz Rd, Westmont College
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In a one-week summer experience on Westmont's campus, Trailhead invites high school youth to explore God's call to a meaningful life. Led by faculty and staff from Westmont, Trailhead helps high school students envision lives that connect to God’s work in the world. During a one-week summer program, you’ll not only enjoy the beauty and adventures that Santa Barbara offers (mountains, hikes, beach–warm and inviting climate), you’ll explore new territory in faith and learning, encounter real-world needs, and discover more about yourself. Along the way, you’ll get a taste of college life as you stay in a residence hall, eat in the dining commons, worship with your peers, and enjoy Westmont’s beautiful Santa Barbara location. Session dates for 2023: June 11-16, June 18-23, and June 25-30. You can apply and find more information at our website.
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Most Popular Majors
- Managerial Economics54 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science34 Graduates
- Biology31 Graduates
- Psychology30 Graduates
- Communications24 Graduates
- English20 Graduates
- Information Science18 Graduates
- Chemistry17 Graduates
- Political Science and Government15 Graduates
- Sociology15 Graduates
Kinesiology
Personal, interactive, and relevant classes expose you to the entire umbrella of kinesiology—biophysical, behavioral and sociocultural—and help you dig deeper into your studies. Internships give you opportunities to observe and assist a variety of health professions and develop your own career path.