Santa Barbara, CA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 80% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,074 | 1,992 | 406 | 65% |
| 2020 | 2,493 | 1,749 | 307 | 70% |
| 2021 | 2,344 | 1,851 | 333 | 79% |
| 2022 | 2,326 | 1,907 | 315 | 82% |
| 2023 | 2,244 | 1,792 | 320 | 80% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,136 of 1,388 women and 656 of 856 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Westmont College has an acceptance rate of 80% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,792 of 2,244 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,244 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 320 enrolled.
No. Westmont College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 80% — it has become less selective.