Westmont College
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1089
United States
Telephone: 805-565-6000
Staff Liaison:Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities. Maureen A. Maloney
Student Achievement URL:WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning. http://www.westmont.edu/_academics/achievement/index.html
Current Accreditation Status:Accredited - Reflects the Commission's finding that the institution is in compliance with the Standards. Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action: November 15, 2022
First Accredited:Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC. 1957
Undergraduate FTE: 1,300
Graduate FTE: 0
Financial Structure Type:Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported. Non-Profit
Sponsorship:Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy. No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system. Semester
Distributes Federal Financial Aid: Yes
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| Role | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Tim Loomer | Director of Research, Planning and Implementation | tloomer@westmont.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | Mitch Vance | Chair, Board of Trustees | mvance@tgvpartners.com |
| Chief Academic Officer | Kim Battle-Walters Denu | Provost | kbwdenu@westmont.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Gayle Beebe | President | gbeebe@westmont.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Douglas Jones | Vice President for Finance | dojones@westmont.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Tim Loomer | Director of Research, Planning and Implementation | tloomer@westmont.edu |
| OPEID | Name | City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00134100 | Westmont College | Santa Barbara | Main Campus | Active |
| Westmont Downtown | Santa Barbara | Additional | Active |
| Degree | Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Bachelors | 1987 | On-Site |
| Art History | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelors | 2022 | On-Site |
| Biology | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Certificate in Theological Leadership | Non-degree | 2024 | Distance Education |
| Chemistry | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Communication Studies | Bachelors | 1985 | On-Site |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 1999 | On-Site |
| Data Analytics | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
| Economics and Business | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Engineering | Bachelors | 2019 | On-Site |
| Engineering Physics | Bachelors | 1983 | On-Site |
| English | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| English/Modern Languages | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Environmental Studies B.A. | Bachelors | 2025 | On-Site |
| French | Bachelors | 1990 | On-Site |
| History | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Kinesiology | Bachelors | 1992 | On-Site |
| Liberal Studies | Bachelors | 1992 | On-Site |
| Mathematics | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Music | Bachelors | 1987 | On-Site |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Physics | Bachelors | 1989 | On-Site |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 1971 | On-Site |
| Social Science | Bachelors | 1958 | On-Site |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 1940 | On-Site |
| Spanish | Bachelors | 1990 | On-Site |
| Theatre Arts | Bachelors | 1987 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2026 | Accreditation Visit |