Westmont College
Westmont is located in Santa Barbara, in the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountain range, overlooking the Channel Islands on the Pacific Central Coast of California. A true honors college, Westmont offers over 100 academic and pre-professional programs to students from 40 states and 20 countries. Westmont's nationally ranked, Christian liberal arts curriculum prepares undergraduates to pursue lives of significance impacting societies and cultures worldwide. As a residential campus, you'll belong to a strong, caring, and diverse community that will help you thrive, shape the world, and contribute to society.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
A first-year applicant is a student planning to enroll directly after graduating high school. Your application is free to submit, and should include your official high school transcripts, one academic recommendation, and test scores if you choose to include them.
We offer three non-binding deadlines, after which applications are accepted as space allows: Early Action I (October 15), Early Action II (November 1), and Regular Priority Decision (January 15).
Start your application today at westmont.edu/apply
Transfer
Transfer students make up 20 percent of the each incoming class and may start in the spring or fall semester. Westmont guarantees on-campus housing and offers the classes you need to graduate on time. We have no minimum credit threshold, and IGETC coursework is accepted.
Along with your application, which is free to submit, send your official transcripts and one academic reference to receive a decision and personalized transcript evaluation.
The spring transfer deadline is November 1 and the fall deadline is March 1. See how your credits will transfer at transfers.westmont.edu and apply today!
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Additional information
Westmont offers generous academic scholarships and financial aid, and we’re committed to working with you to make a high-quality education affordable. In fact, 95% of new students receive academic, talent-based, and/or need-based aid. Criteria for our academic scholarships, along with information on other scholarships—for athletics, music, visual art, and theatre—and grant opportunities are available on our website.
Applying test-optional?
No problem. Students applying without ACT or SAT scores are eligible for all our academic scholarships. Admission decisions are made holistically, including academic credentials, an optional interview, extracurricular involvement, demonstrated leadership and more.
Visit us
Experience college days or create your own unique visit experience by visiting westmont.edu/visit.
Westmont consistently ranks among the nation's best liberal arts colleges with one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. In your time here you will prepare for a life of leadership and service while discovering how faith leads to deeper understanding.