Applying to Westmont

Acceptance RateSAT Median
79.99% 1,335
Westmont College's acceptance rate is 79.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,244 students applied and 1,795 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Westmont.
Westmont's acceptance rate places 48th out of 119 California colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,335 and the ACT score is 32 at Westmont. Westmont's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 24 California colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Westmont, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Explore Westmont College

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Westmont College is 79.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.99%. 856 men and 1,388 women applied to Westmont and 659 men and 1,138 women students were accepted.
Among them, 138 men and 182 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Westmont.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Westmont
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,2448561,38800
Admitted1,7956591,13800
Enrolled32313818200
Acceptance Rate 79.99%76.99%81.99%--
Yield 17.99%20.94%15.99%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Westmont College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 58 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 25 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Westmont.
The median SAT score is 1,335 with 680 SAT EBRW and 655 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25th percentile is 622. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 698 and 25th percentile is 590 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Westmont. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Westmont College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Westmont
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total121213351418
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing622680720
SAT Math590655698
ACT Composite303234
ACT Math262832
ACT English293435
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Westmont College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Westmont. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Westmont College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Westmont Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Westmont.
Admission Information for Applying to Westmont
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.westmont.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.westmont.edu/a/apply.html
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate
Related Articles and Ads