Westmont College - Overview
WHAT MAKES A WESTMONT COLLEGE EDUCATION DISTINCTIVE?
A Nationally Ranked Liberal Arts Education
Westmont's rigorous liberal arts program teaches students to think critically and communicate effectively, preparing them to succeed in a quickly changing and culturally complex world. Classes that range from the sciences to the humanities provide a rich and increasingly rare education encompassing all areas of life and promoting intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth.
Focus on Undergraduate Studies
Westmont College devotes itself exclusively to undergraduate courses, concentrating on a critical time of life when students make decisions shaping their future. The focused, engaging, and personal program offers small classes taught by full-time faculty, close interaction with professors outside the classroom, and opportunities to participate in significant research projects
Commitment to Students' Spiritual Development
At Westmont, Jesus Christ holds preeminence. With the college's commitment to historic Christianity, it encourages students to integrate their beliefs with their studies and to live out their faith in service to others. Rooting the liberal arts in Christ means that Westmont educates the whole person and encourages students to develop biblically-based, intellectually strong convictions and world views.
Global Perspective
Westmont College offers a global program that prepares students to live in a diverse, complex, and quickly changing society so that they can take their place as citizens of the world. The breadth of the liberal arts curriculum, the opportunity to study or serve overseas, and an emphasis on developing an international perspective help graduates make a seamless transition to a global marketplace.
Living in Community
The strong, caring, residential community at Westmont creates a climate conducive to intellectual inquiry, personal growth, open communication, and lasting friendships. Living among supportive Christian friends and mentors, students feel free to explore the breadth of the liberal arts and examine the implications of their faith as they develop into mature and committed men and women.
Vibrant and Unbeatable Location
Westmont's Southern California location near the beach and the mountains has an undeniable "wow" factor. Plus, students join a tight-knit community of classmates and friends -- 80 percent of whom live on campus -- who are intelligent, interesting, and eager to lead and serve in the world.