Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
A premier Christian liberal arts college and one of the country’s most beautiful campuses
Integrate your Christian faith and learning
Find a safe place to examine and advance your faith to understand why you believe it. You’ll develop a mature self-identity rooted in a deep relationship with Christ. Professors integrate their faith in all disciplines, and scholarly religious studies courses guide you as you move forward in your Christian journey of faith.
Westmont is an honors college
Westmont provides all its students with an intellectually engaging, personal experience that many large colleges and universities reserve for only a small group of honors students. According to surveys and appraisals, our students read more and receive more personal attention than the average student at elite colleges. Our full-time professors—who’ve chosen to teach and mentor students—teach 85% of our courses. You’ll study with the best scholars whether you’re in your first year or your last. Professors may invite you to join them on research projects or encourage you to undertake your own, and you can earn publication credit before you graduate. You’ll be immersed in an active scholarly community that cultivates high engagement and hands-on learning.
Are you a best-fit Westmont student?
Westmont students are high performing but don’t chase perfection. They behave with integrity and an open mind. They enjoy the rewards that come from taking on challenges. They value unique perspectives, backgrounds, talents, and knowledge. They believe in a well-informed and well-tested Christian faith. They are unafraid to ask and answer difficult or uncomfortable questions. They seek vocation, significance, community, and justice. They strive to model a life of service, leadership, and impact. If this describes you, join us!
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#2 college in California for helping students afford tuition | LendEDU |
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$30 million in grants and scholarships were awarded in 2018–2019, with 95% of first-year and transfer students receiving academic or talent-based scholarships and/or need-based grants. |
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97% of students are employed or pursuing graduate school within six months of graduation. |
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Ranked in the top 9.1% of four-year bachelor’s degree–granting colleges for graduates earning a $108,300 median income 10+ years after entering school | PayScale College Salary Report |
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97% of tenured or tenured-track faculty hold doctorates (or equivalent degrees), and 88% of credit hours are taught by full-time faculty and staff. |
Westmont College provides all its students with an intellectually engaging, personal experience that many large colleges and universities reserve for only a small group of honors students. According to surveys and appraisals, our students read more and receive more personal attention than the average student at elite colleges. Our full-time professors—who’ve chosen to teach and mentor students—teach 85% of our courses. You’ll study with the best scholars whether you’re in your first year or a senior. Professors may invite you to join them on research projects or encourage you to undertake your own, and you can earn publication credit before you even graduate. You’ll be immersed in an active scholarly community that cultivates high engagement and hands-on learning.