Westmont College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Westmont College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Westmont College students
Race Percent of Students
White
64%
Black
1%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
7%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
7%
International
1%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Westmont College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Westmont College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Westmont College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
39%
Women
61%
Enrollment by gender for Westmont College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
511
Women
799

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 31%

Westmont College draws 69 percent of students from California, 29 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Westmont College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
29%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$78,788 per year

28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,310
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 1%
Part-time undergraduates 0.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125727.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026