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Westmont College

Private nonprofit Santa Barbara, CA · Suburban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
70%
Graduation Rate
$64,778
Earnings (10yr)
$29,053
Net Price
77%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Westmont College has an impressive graduation rate of 70%, which indicates that a significant majority of students successfully complete their degrees. This rate reflects the strong support systems in place for students, fostering an environment conducive to academic success.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for Westmont College, but the overall trends in private nonprofit institutions suggest that many students experience upward mobility after graduation. Graduates from similar colleges often find themselves in better financial situations compared to their backgrounds, thanks to the networking opportunities and resources available during their studies.

Attending Westmont College comes with a net price of $29,053, and graduates can expect to earn an average of $64,778 within ten years of completing their degree. With median debt at $23,250, students who thrive here often pursue degrees in Business, Health Professions, Psychology, Biology, or Communications. Those who succeed are typically self-motivated and actively engage with the college community.

Rankings

How Westmont Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation70%Earnings 10yr$65KNet Price$29KRetention85%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$21K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$20K$48-75K$38K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%372.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2933.7%MOBILITY109.13%

Cost & Financial Aid

$53,584
In-State Tuition
$53,584
Out-of-State
$29,053
Avg Net Price
$23,250
Median Debt
20%
Pell Grant Rate
51%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$20,899
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,492
Family Income $30K–$48K
$19,867
Family Income $48K–$75K
$38,124
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$53,737
6 Years After Entry
$58,802
8 Years
$64,778
10 Years
0.36x
Debt-to-Earnings
63%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$53,737 6yr $58,802 8yr $64,778 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

109.13%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2933.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
372.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$132,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.88
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 77%
Retention Rate 85%
SAT Average 1328
ACT Midpoint 29
SAT Range 1240–1450
ACT Range 25–32
Full-Time Faculty 64%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,166
Diversity Index 0.67
First-Gen Students 17%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 15%
Health Professions 11%
Psychology 9%
Biology & Biomedical 8%
Communications 7%
Social Sciences 6%
Physical Sciences 4%
Humanities 4%