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Westmont College, established in 1937 as the Bible Missionary Institute, was renamed in 1940, when Dr. Wallace Emerson became its president. He renamed the school as Westmont College, envisioning a bright future for it. A private, non-profit, Christian, liberal arts college, situated in Santa Barbara, California, it caters to approximately 1300 students providing them with a rigorous academic schedule and a personalized, residential feel.
The College offers a large number of undergraduate degree programs (majors) in subjects which include kinesiology, sociology, anthropology, religious studies, physical education and theatre arts. The most popular programs in the college are media, nutrition and exercise therapy.
Westmont College fields a number of men’s and women’s sports team, including cross-country, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. The College is part of the Golden State athletics Conference as well as the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Westmont College is found in Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Baccalaureate certificate at Westmont College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Westmont College is known for its programs in science, media, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 650.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Westmont College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,337 in 2007 at Westmont College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Westmont College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Westmont College values student athletics, and belongs to the Golden State Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Westmont College is to provide a high quality undergraduate liberal arts program in a residential campus community that assists college men and women toward a balance of rigorous intellectual competence, healthy personal development, and strong Christian commitments."
More complete details are provided below.
Westmont College
955 La Paz Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1089
General Phone: (805) 565-6000
http://www.westmont.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 107 | English, sociology, history, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, political science, social services, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 48 | managerial economics |
| Science | 37 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 29 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | religion, philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | exercise science |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Medicine | 4 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Westmont College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 326 | 27 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 2 |
In 2007, Westmont College had a total enrollment of 1,337 students (1,322 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 71% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Westmont College offers campus housing for 1,050 of its 1,322 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Barbara, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,651 | 1,208 | 73% | 389 | 32% |
| Men | 524 | 387 | 74% | 142 | 37% |
| Women | 1,127 | 821 | 73% | 247 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,212 |
| Room and board | $ 9,622 |
| Room charge | $ 5,956 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,666 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,964 |
Financial Aid:
Westmont College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 134100)
Westmont College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $87,072 | 6 | $81,971 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $64,882 | 13 | $66,407 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $55,114 | 9 | $55,201 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $75,990 | 29 | $65,538 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 51 | 105 |
| Track | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Basketball | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 30 | 49 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westmont College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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