by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Westmont College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Published attendance costs at Westmont College stands at about $68,826.00 per year.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $53,584.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,242.00 |
| Total cost | $68,826.00 |
| That is 110% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $68,826.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$42,097.00 |
| Net price | $26,729.00 |
| That is 19% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $68,826.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$50,251.00 |
| Net price | $18,575.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 3.3% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $19,182.00 | $27,602.00 | $71,074.00 |
| Senior year | $21,123.00 | $30,395.00 | $78,266.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $80,567.00 | $115,934.00 | $298,526.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,693.00 | $44,167.00 | $113,728.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $927.00 | $1,334.00 | $3,435.00 |
| Total amount paid | $111,260.00 | $160,101.00 | $412,254.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $19,182.00 | $27,602.00 | $71,074.00 |
| Senior year | $19,808.00 | $28,503.00 | $73,395.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $38,990.00 | $56,105.00 | $144,468.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,854.00 | $21,374.00 | $55,037.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $449.00 | $646.00 | $1,663.00 |
| Total amount paid | $53,843.00 | $77,479.00 | $199,505.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $29,053.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $32,926.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $24,220.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $22,301.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $24,081.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,116.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $39,455.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Westmont College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Typical debt at graduation from Westmont College works out to $19,343.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $8,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,343.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,907.00 |
| Middle income | $21,249.00 |
| High income | $19,000.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $18,148.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Westmont College is $1,470.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Westmont College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.7% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Westmont College reach $49,234,658.00 over 3,537 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 7 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $27,052.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Westmont College, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.