This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
79.9%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,212
25th Percentile
1,367
Median
1,418
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,140(+227 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
30
25th Percentile
29
Median
34
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
17%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
19%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
17%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westmont College Admissions
Westmont College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 80% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Westmont College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1212 and 1418. ACT scores range from 30 to 34. Check Westmont College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Westmont College is considered accessible. The acceptance rate is 80%. The university is accessible to most students who meet the core GPA and course requirements.
Westmont College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Westmont College is a reach, consider California State University-Los Angeles (92% acceptance), California State University-Northridge (93% acceptance), California State University-Dominguez Hills (91% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
