955 La Paz Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 805-565-6200
http://www.westmont.edu admissions@westmont.edu
About Westmont College
  • Year of Foundation 1937
  • Size of Campus 133 Acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation Christian nondenominational
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master, Post Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 1,373
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 61% 39% 31%OUS
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $30,422
  • Room and Board $9,622
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition More selective
  • Application Fee $50
  • Enrollment No. 1,333
Reference: Westmont College
Westmont offers a global program that prepares students to live in a diverse, complex and quickly changing society so they can take their place as citizens of the world. The breadth of the liberal arts curriculum, the opportunity to study or serve overseas and an emphasis on developing an international perspective help graduates make a seamless transition to a global marketplace.
Social Life And Activities
  • On-campus religious organizations N/A
  • Other on-campus organizations 1%
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 0%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Asian students, Hispanic students, Black students, International students, Intercultural Programs Office
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 0
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Theatre productions, "Westmont in the Arts" (Santa Barbara symphony)
  • Number of students in fraternities 0
  • Percent students who are frat members 0%
  • Number of honor societies Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Tau, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Sigma Alpha
  • Setting Suburban
  • Number of sororities 0
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest bus Santa Barbara (4)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus No
  • Distance to nearest airport Los Angeles (90), Santa Barbara (15)
  • Distance to nearest train Santa Barbara (4)
Student Housing
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined 1%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (93%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 48%
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 9%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 63%
  • Number of students using college housing 85%
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 35%
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 8
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 7%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
Campus Services
  • Number Of Subscriptions 465
  • OS of Wifi Network Other
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 1,256
  • Computer Courses No
  • Library Facilities 100%
  • Number Of Microforms 17,180
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help math, writing, study skills
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Student Computer Availability Yes
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number of e-books N/A
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 48
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 150,385
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 48
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 8,032
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 477
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 141
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, birth control, religious
  • Museums N/A
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
Student Employment and Career
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Career placment and training internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 35%
  • Army ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (U.C. Santa Barbara)
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 40%
  • Student Employment Federal
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 1,500
  • Employed Students after 1 year 55%
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Loyola Marymount University)
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Employed Students after 2 years 70%
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs N/A
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