Westmont College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Westmont College?

Westmont is a private college, so the reported undergraduate tuition does not differ by California residency. For the 2024-25 academic year, IPEDS lists full-time undergraduate tuition of $52,320 and required fees of $1,264, for $53,584 in tuition and required fees before housing, food and other expenses.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $53,584.
• Reported academic-year room and board: $17,650 combined.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,600.

Those listed categories total $72,834 for the academic year. That subtotal is not a complete personal cost of attendance: transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific costs can add to it. It also is not the amount every student pays after assistance. Published charges may change for a later entry year, and students living away from campus can have a different housing budget.

Grants and scholarships can substantially change the price. Reported average net prices for students in the relevant federal-aid cohorts range from $15,492 for families with annual income of $48,000 or less to $38,124 for those above $110,000. Net price is the cost after applicable grants and scholarships, not after loans; these are group averages, not personalized offers. The reported average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $35,749, while 51% of students in the reported aid measure had student loans.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans, California aid where applicable, and Westmont institutional scholarships or grants. Aid eligibility depends on the student's circumstances and application requirements, including the FAFSA for federal aid. Applicants should compare their own aid offer with a current, itemized cost estimate and distinguish renewable grants from loans that must be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Westmont College?

Westmont students can pursue part-time employment while studying, including campus jobs. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's financial aid package, is a way to earn wages through an approved job; it is not a grant paid out simply because it appears on an aid offer.

Students ordinarily must apply for available positions, work the hours assigned and receive pay through payroll. An ordinary campus job may be available without a Federal Work-Study award, subject to the employer's hiring rules. An internship is different again: it is structured around work experience and may be paid, unpaid or eligible for academic credit under separate requirements.

Westmont's career services include individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events and alumni networking opportunities. Those services can help a student seek work or an internship, but they do not guarantee placement. Students comparing job options should consider the hours available alongside class schedules and, if relevant, transportation beyond campus.