Westmont College: what international applicants need

What are Westmont College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Westmont College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on October 15, 2026, Early Action II on November 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Westmont College's acceptance rate?

77% for students who started in fall 2024: Westmont College admitted 1,910 of its 2,479 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Westmont College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Westmont College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Westmont College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 610–700 in Math and 630–750 in Reading and Writing (20% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Westmont College's application fee for international students?

Westmont College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Westmont College accept?

Westmont College lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Westmont College accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests Westmont College lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does Westmont College require?

Westmont College requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Westmont College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Westmont College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Westmont College have?

23 of Westmont College's 1,302 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Westmont College cost for international students?

Westmont College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $53,584, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,960. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $73,544 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Westmont College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Westmont College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 21 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source