Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
955 La Paz Rd, Santa barbara, CA 93108-1089
Westmont College is an undergraduate, residential, Christian, liberal arts community serving God’s kingdom by cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants and faithful leaders for global engagement with the academy, church and world.
School Overview: | Westmont College | |
| County | Santa Barbara County, CA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 118 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,355 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,354 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,346 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 9 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Asian | 11% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 67% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $37,020 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $37,020 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | 34,460 | |
| Percent Admitted | 66% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 540-650 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 540-660 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 540-650 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 24-31 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 23-29 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 24-29 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Ruth Kerr and others founded Westmont in 1937. In 1940, it became a liberal arts college committed to the historic Christian faith. Dr. Wallace Emerson, the first president, envisioned an institution that rivaled the best colleges nationwide, and he set the standard for academic rigor and excellence that still applies.
- By 1945, Westmont outgrew its facilities in Los Angeles and moved to the former Dwight Murphy estate in Santa Barbara with its 125 acres and beautiful Mediterranean house. Acquiring another property and the former Deane School for boys completed the campus that features the pathways, stone bridges, and gardens of the former estates. Achieving accreditation in 1958, Westmont began building its campus in the 1960s, adding nine major buildings.
- Westmont offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in over 80 liberal arts majors with concentrations, 10 pre-professional programs, an elementary and secondary credential program, and up to 18 units for internships and practica. Majors includes Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics and Business, Engineering/Physics, English, English-Modern languages, French, History, Kinesiology, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Music, Natural science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology/Neuroscience, Religious Studies, Social Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, and Theater arts.
- The college is accreditated by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and California State Board of Education to award degrees and certificates.
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