First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | October 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: westmont.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | 51 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Psychology | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Engineering | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
444,500 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA)
Nearest hub airport
Bob Hope (BUR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.2 of 20
Elevation
631 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
46°F
July high
76°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,270 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Antioch University-Santa Barbara3 mi
- University of California-Santa Barbara11 mi
- Thomas Aquinas College33 mi
- California State University-Channel Islands41 mi
- California Lutheran University47 mi
- Pepperdine University62 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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