Westmont College Admission
Acceptance Rate
79.86%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.86%
Freshmen Enrollment
315
SAT Scores
1,335
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,326 students have applied and 1,907 students have allowed to admit to Westmont College (Acceptance rate: 81.99%). Westmont's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.52 % where 315 students have finally enrolled out of 1,907 admitted students.
Westmont acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Carleton College and Haverford College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 20.01%).
Westmont enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 35.65%).
How to Apply to Westmont College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Westmont.
| Admission | www.westmont.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.westmont.edu/a/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.westmont.edu/student-financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | www.westmont.edu/a/net-price-calculator.html |
| Athletic | www.westmont.edu/_offices/institutional_portfolio/StudentDemographics.html |
| Disability Service | www.westmont.edu/_offices/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Westmont and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Westmont College is 1,335 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Westmont College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,479). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Westmont College | 1,335 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,479 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Westmont College, 62 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,335 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 728 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 685 | 730 |
| Total | 1,280 | 1,375 | 1,458 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Westmont College, 11 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Westmont Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Westmont College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |