Letter from the President
We trust you will enjoy the people, resources and facilities of this extraordinary campus. You will find here much to explore, from the arts to astronomy, from athletics to beautiful gardens, from the resources of the library and science labs to those of music and chapel programs. But mostly, Westmont is about people, and that’s our greatest resource: faculty, students and staff— they are the best! Enjoy.
Gayle Beebe,
President
Quick Facts
Founded: |
October 29, 1937 |
Motto: |
Christus Primatum Tenens: Christ Holding Preeminence |
Enrollment: |
1,347 students total (with 1,180 on campus in Santa Barbara) from 36 states, 13 countries and 30 denominations |
Personnel: |
91 full-time faculty and 235 staff; 98 percent of tenured and tenure-track faculty have earned terminal degrees; the student/faculty ratio is 13 to 1; average class size is 18 |
Alumni: |
19,751 living alumni |
Campus: |
111 acres with 24 major buildings |
Library: |
Over 150,000 books and bound periodicals |
Accreditation: |
Western Association of Schools and Colleges; California State Board of Education |
Tuition/Fees: |
$33,170 (2008-2009) |
Room/Board: |
$10,080 (2008-2009) |
Budget: |
$61.1 million (2008-2009) |
Endowment: |
$77.5 million (June 30, 2008) |
Mission: |
The mission of Westmont College is to provide a high quality undergraduate liberal arts program in a residential campus community that assists college men and women toward a balance of rigorous intellectual competence, healthy personal development, and strong Christian commitments. |