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Westmont College

955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1099, USA

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US ranking
position: 1007
Tuition & fees per year: $55,724
Acceptance rate: 80.00%
Median alumni salary: $37,671
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1311 SAT, 29 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Westmont College?

Westmont College demonstrates strong graduation outcomes, with an overall graduation rate of 70%. This places the college in the top quarter nationally, reflecting a commendable level of student success. The institution's four-year graduation rate stands at 68%, ranking it among the top 15% of colleges, which suggests that a significant majority of students complete their degrees within the expected timeline.

When examining graduation rates by gender, male students at Westmont College tend to graduate at a higher rate of 75%, positioning them in the top 15% nationwide. Female students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 67%, which is still solidly within the top 40%. These figures indicate relatively high retention and completion efficiency among both men and women.

The college also reports a six-year graduation rate of 70%, confirming consistent student persistence over a longer period. Complementary to these figures, Westmont College maintains a strong retention rate of 87%, ranking in the top 20%, suggesting effective institutional support and student engagement from the outset of the academic journey.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Westmont College?

Graduates from Westmont College experience varied earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Those majoring in Business/Managerial Economics show some of the highest early-career earnings, with an average income of $42,792. This suggests strong financial prospects for students pursuing business-related degrees.

Fields related to communication and social sciences also offer moderate returns. For instance, graduates with a degree in Communication and Media Studies have an average earning of $37,638, while those in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, earn approximately $37,883. These figures indicate respectable starting salaries for students interested in broadly focused or interdisciplinary programs.

Other programs tied to the sciences and humanities provide more modest earnings. Psychology graduates earn around $32,369 on average, while graduates with degrees in English Language and Literature and Biology earn roughly $31,823 and $31,121 respectively. Similarly, those who studied Health and Physical Education/Fitness make about $31,114 post-graduation.

Westmont College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 70%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 68%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 70%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Westmont College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Westmont College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

18523

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

21517

Engineering

189

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

202

English Language and Literature/Letters

9211

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

11011

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

23932

Mathematics and Statistics

134

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

336

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

281341

Philosophy and Religious Studies

7815

Physical Sciences

5914

Psychology

22325

Social Sciences

271138

Visual and Performing Arts

12214

Health Professions and Related Programs

718

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

153752

History

336