Westmont College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Westmont College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

82%

Admission Difficulty for Westmont College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Westmont College is 82%. Its admission rate is the 69th lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Westmont College and can you get accepted?

Westmont College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,907 out of the 2,326 who applied were admitted.

Westmont College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Westmont College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.59 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1370 on the SAT
Score 31 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Westmont College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.59

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Westmont College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Westmont College are to have around a 3.59 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Westmont College accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Westmont College is 3.59 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #42 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Westmont College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Westmont College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.8%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	28.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.3%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.4%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	11.2%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.4%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Westmont College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Westmont College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 20% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1280-1458

Applicants Submitting SAT

20%

SAT Scores for Westmont College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	640
Math 25th Percentile	640
Composite 25th Percentile	1280

SAT Scores for Westmont College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	728
Math 75th Percentile	730
Composite 75th Percentile	1458
Average SAT Score	1370

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Westmont College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Westmont College is 1370 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1280-1458. Students who get into Westmont College score in the top 14 percent of all SAT test takers.. Westmont College ranks #16 in the state of California and #122 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1370 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Westmont College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1280 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1280, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1190, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Westmont College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1370 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1369, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1458 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Westmont College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1458 and Above	Good	>90%
1369 to 1458	Avg +	82%-90%
1280 to 1369	Avg -	71%-82%
1191 to 1280	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 1191	Low	<56%

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Westmont College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

30-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Westmont College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	34
Math 25th Percentile	28
Composite 25th Percentile	30

ACT Scores for Westmont College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	36
Math 75th Percentile	30
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Westmont College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Westmont College is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 30 and 33. The school ranks #14 in California and #82 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 30 and score in the score in the top 7 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Westmont College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Westmont College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Westmont College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 82% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 33 ACT score.

Westmont College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>91%
31 to 33	Avg +	82%-91%
30 to 31	Avg -	75%-82%
29 to 30	Reach	66%-75%
Less than 29	Low	<66%

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High School Class Rank

54% of Westmont College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Westmont College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	32%
Top 25% of class	54%
Top 50% of class	78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Westmont College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,523	803	2,326
Accepted	1,286	621	1,907
Acceptance Rate	84%	77%	82%
Enrolled	205	110	315
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	18%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Westmont College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Westmont College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Westmont College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Westmont College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Westmont College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.59 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1370 and ACT of 31 will almost guarantee your admission.