More selective than 44% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Westmont College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Westmont College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Westmont College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 750 |
| SAT math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1450 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Westmont College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 630–750 | 610–700 | 25–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 622–720 | 590–698 | 30–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Westmont College compared with other California colleges?
Westmont College has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 75% | 68% | $11,531 |
| 49 | California Lutheran University | 76% | 70% | $30,109 |
| 50 | University of California-Riverside | 76% | 76% | $14,304 |
| 51 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | 77% | 71% | $43,923 |
| 52 | Westmont College | 77% | 70% | $29,053 |
| 53 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | 80% | 64% | $34,666 |
| 54 | Whittier College | 81% | 60% | $25,757 |
| 55 | Woodbury University | 82% | 60% | $33,692 |
| 56 | Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | 66% | $51,248 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Westmont College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Westmont College admissions questions
What is the Westmont College acceptance rate?
Westmont College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,792 of 2,244 applicants were admitted.
Does Westmont College require the SAT or ACT?
Westmont College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Westmont College?
The middle 50% of Westmont College enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1450 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Westmont College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (320 of 1,792).
Is Westmont College getting harder to get into?
Westmont College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Westmont College overview