A Classic Location in Scenic Santa Barbara

A world-class destination for visitors from around the world, Santa Barbara offers both natural and architectural beauty as well as significant cultural resources and a nearly perfect climate. The Pacific Ocean, extensive beaches, soaring mountains and a beckoning backcountry provide many opportunities for recreation, discovery and adventure.

The stunning coastal city isn’t just a backdrop – it’s part of your college journey. Whether you love outdoor hikes, great art, good eats, thrift shopping or beach volleyball – you’ll never be bored in Santa Barbara! 

Available all four years

Diversity Matters
Christ holds first place in the educational mission of our college both as an academic institution and as a residential community. The specific expectations of college members in response to Christ’s preeminence are enumerated in the Community Life Statement. “Diversity Matters at Westmont” describes how we live out these expectations as we strive to love one another as Christ has first loved us. We believe that the call to be a diverse community is rooted in scripture and evident in God's creation.
By the numbers: 19% First Generation Students, 49% Multicultural Students, 26% Hispanic Students

$56,630

Westmont is known for generous financial aid offers and automatic merit scholarships. Annually, the college funds more than $36 million in grants and scholarships. Ninety-six percent of first-year and transfer students at Westmont receive merit scholarships (ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 per year), talent-based scholarships and/or need-based grants.

https://www.westmont.edu/accessibility-resources 

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You Belong Here

The relationships and experiences we have at Westmont push our faith, expand our knowledge, challenge our beliefs and enable us to use our talents more fully in the service of Christ.

If you become a Westmont Warrior, you will have opportunities outside of the formal classroom setting to contribute to and enjoy this community – through music, clubs, sports, student government, mission trips and residence hall activities, just to name a few. You will find a breadth of difference and diversity as you encounter people and events that are new or unfamiliar.

2025-2026 Active Clubs

Advancing Women in Leadership
Ahh Men
Catholic and Friends
Chemistry Club
Code and Careers Club
Cycling Club
D&D Club
Debate Club
Disabled Student Club
Education Association Club
Family Dinner Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Feminist Society
Garden Club
Hermonics Acapella
Jestmont (Improv)
Knitty-Gritty
Line Dancing Club
NSTEP
Patriots Club
Philosophy Club
Pickleball Club
Poetry Club
Pre-Health
Pre-Law Club
Pre-Nursing Club
Republican Club
Rugby Club
Run Club
Science and Faith Club
Smash Bros Club
Spikeball Club
Star Wars Club
Strategy Board Game Club
Students for Life
Students for Sustainability
Sunday Soccer
Sustainable Sewing Club
Swing Dancing
Star Warriors
Ultimate Frisbee: Westmont Wildfire
Video Game Development Club
Volleyball Club
Water Polo
Women's Weightlifting

WE ARE WARRIORS
NCAA DII

Westmont College Athletics is a community committed to cultivating maturity of mind, body and spirit through the rigorous pursuit of athletic excellence, integrated learning and Christ-centered leadership.

Baseball - M
Basketball - MW
Cross Country - MW
Golf - MW
Soccer - MW
STUNT - W
Swimming - W
Tennis - MW
Track & Field - MW
Volleyball - W

108 Conference Championships, 11 National Championships, and 36 final four national finishes

• Anthropology & Sociology
• Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication Studies
• Computer Science
• Data Analytics
• Economics & Business
• Education
• Engineering
• English
• Environmental Studies
• French
• History
• Kinesiology
• Mathematics
• Modern Languages
• Music
• Nursing (ABSN)
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology & Anthropology
• Spanish
• Theatre Arts

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Steps to Apply

1. Apply online for free using the Westmont Application or the Common App
2. Submit official transcripts
3. Send an academic letter of recommendation
4. Send official test scores, if you want to include them (optional)

Application Deadlines
Early Action I: October 15
Early Action II: November 1
Regular Priority Deadline: January 15
Transfer Deadline - Spring: November 1
Transfer Deadline - Fall: March 15
(rolling after priority deadlines)

Confirmation Deadline: May 1

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. 

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In 1937, Ruth Kerr founded a liberal arts college committed to the historic Christian faith. 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. 

Since its founding, Westmont has produced alumni who live with intelligence, character, and hope.

https://www.westmont.edu/about/history

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https://www.westmont.edu/admissions/international-students 

Classic Global Perspective

Expert Westmont professors with a global focus lead international study programs that give students a deeper understanding of diverse cultures while developing multicultural competencies. These experiences enhance their adaptability, independence and cross-cultural communication skills. Living in a different culture broadens their worldview and creates lasting memories and relationships that shape their personal and professional lives.

https://www.westmont.edu/global-education 

Students are drawn to Westmont for many reasons, but it’s the world-class liberal arts reputation and diverse community that allows students to truly thrive. As a true honors college, Westmont is consistently known and ranked as the top Christian liberal arts college in California and the Western U.S. for over 20 years by U.S. News & World Report. 

At Westmont, you're not just earning a degree; you’re joining a dynamic, supportive community that will stay with you forever. It’s a place where your passion meets purpose. From real-world experiences to innovative learning, Westmont provides an education that prepares you for anything life throws your way.