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WC University at westmont.edu

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world rank  2101

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Overview

Founded in 1937, the Westmont College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Santa Barbara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Westmont College (WC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Westmont College (WC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 86-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Westmont College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Westmont College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Westmont College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Westmont College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym WC
Founded 1937
Motto Christus Primatum Tenens
Christ Holding Preeminence
Colours Maroon and white
Mascot Warrior
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Campus Location

Address 955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara
93108-1089 California
United States
Westmont College Phone Number +1 (805) 565 6000
Westmont College Fax Number +1 (805) 565 6234

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Westmont College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Westmont College's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Westmont College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Westmont College.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Westmont College's admission information.

Westmont College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Westmont College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Westmont College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Westmont College's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Westmont College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Westmont College's Admission Office Admission Office

955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara 93108-1089
(805) 565 6200
800 777 9011

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Westmont College.

Westmont College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Westmont College has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Westmont College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Westmont College's Control Type Control Type

Westmont College is a private higher education institution.


Westmont College's Entity Type Entity Type

Westmont College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Westmont College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Westmont College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Westmont College is Christian-Nondenominational Religious Affiliation

Westmont College has a Christian-Nondenominational affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Westmont College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Westmont College's main facilities:


Westmont College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Westmont College's Library

Westmont College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 117,671 physical volumes, 4,946 physical media, 95,085 digital/electronic media and 78 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Westmont College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Westmont College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Westmont College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,207 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Westmont College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Westmont College's main services:


Westmont College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Westmont College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Westmont College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Westmont College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Westmont College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Westmont College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Westmont College is legally recognized and/or accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Westmont College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Westmont College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Christian College Consortium (CCC)
  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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