Westmont College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Westmont’s 77% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many prepared students, but the submitted score range is still strong. If you choose to send scores, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1330+, or roughly a 29+ ACT.
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Westmont College facts and stats
Westmont College is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,311 students. Westmont has an 85% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 70%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10.6:1.
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How do your scores compare at Westmont?
Key Westmont College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Westmont is test-optional, this timeline only matters if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and October for retakes since October is typically the last score window for the November 1 Early Action deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Westmont is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $53,584. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,116. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.
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Westmont’s estimated total cost of attendance is about $70,544, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 70% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $44,848. Merit awards are also substantial, averaging $27,116 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $30,527.
⬡ LangSmith50a64a02-43b1-40a9-bc12-133d92fb716aStudent life at Westmont College
96% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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