Westmont College Admission Requirements

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Westmont College Admission Overview

Westmont College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Westmont College admitted 77% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.59 GPA (A-) and SAT 1240-1450 / ACT 25-32. Westmont College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westmont College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westmont College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Westmont College acceptance rate is 77%. Last year, 1,910 of 2,479 applicants were admitted. That is the 59th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Westmont College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westmont College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.59

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.59

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Westmont College typically have around a 3.59 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Westmont College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #42 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Westmont College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Westmont College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1240-1450

Freshmen who sent SAT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 610
Composite 1240

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 750
Math 700
Composite 1450

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Westmont College typically score around a 1350 SAT (middle 50% 1240–1450) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 92nd percentile nationally. Westmont College ranks #19 in the state of California and #141 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1240 to 1450

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Westmont College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1350 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Westmont College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1450+	Above 75th	>86%
1350 to 1450	Avg +	78%-86%
1240 to 1350	Avg -	64%-78%
Below 1240	Below mid-50	<64%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westmont College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

25-32

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 21
Composite 25

75th Percentile Scores

English 34
Math 29
Composite 32

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Westmont College typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 25–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Westmont College places #24 among colleges in California and #200 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 32

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Westmont College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Westmont College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32+	Above 75th	>87%
28 to 32	Avg +	77%-87%
25 to 28	Avg -	66%-77%
Below 25	Below mid-50	<66%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Westmont College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,542	936	2,479
Accepted	1,252	658	1,910
Acceptance Rate	81%	70%	77%
Enrolled	180	123	303
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	19%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Westmont College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Westmont College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Westmont College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.59 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1240-1450); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025