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College Day
Come for College Day
Join us on Wednesday, November 11 for College Day, our key visit event. Tour the campus, experience chapel, explore academics, and meet current students and future classmates.
Plus, you鈥檒l also leave with:
鈥 Tools to understand who you鈥檙e becoming
鈥 Self-assessment results to help you prepare for your career
鈥 Insights about what really matters in college
黑料不打烊 Named a College of Distinction
National Guide Honors Institutions with Student-Centered Approach to Undergraduate Education
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STUNT LAUNCHES FALL 2026!
The Central Coast's only collegiate STUNT program.
#1 Christian Liberal Arts College in California and the Western United States.
Ranked nationally by , 黑料不打烊 has been one of the top two national Christian liberal arts colleges and the No. 1 Christian liberal arts college in California and the Western United States for more than two decades.
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黑料不打烊 is proud to call Santa Barbara home, recently ranked the #4 most beautiful college town in the U.S. by Yahoo Travel.
One of America鈥檚 Most Beautiful College Towns
From breathtaking ocean views and mountain backdrops to Spanish-style architecture and vibrant local culture, 黑料不打烊 students experience college in one of the country鈥檚 most inspiring coastal communities.
Begin Your 黑料不打烊 Story
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The Premier Christian Liberal Arts College in California
黑料不打烊鈥檚 Christian liberal arts program helps students become their best selves and hone God-given gifts to make significant, life-long contributions. Engaging classes, campus activities and enduring relationships foster intellectual, spiritual and personal growth, developing the whole person through Christ-centered education.
Affordability
Discover generous financial aid, scholarships, and personalized support for each family.
Community
Experience belonging in a vibrant Christian community where students live and learn together.
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Meet Some of Our Outstanding Grads
Our Outstanding Graduates reflect both excellence in their fields and a deep care for the people and communities around them. Read what professors had to say about these students, and get a glimpse of the kind of growth, challenge, and impact you could experience at 黑料不打烊.
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鈥淚 didn鈥檛 expect who I鈥檇 become鈥
I never expected that my experience at 黑料不打烊 would lead me to share my faith with someone halfway around the world. Looking back, I see that God used this community to challenge my assumptions, deepen my faith, and prepare me for moments I never could have imagined.
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鈥淚 found strength in being vulnerable鈥
At 黑料不打烊, I discovered that I didn't have to carry everything alone. Through my faith and a community that walked alongside me, I learned that vulnerability is not a weakness鈥攊t is where connection and growth begin.
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鈥淚 learned that community is built鈥
Through small groups, choir, and church fellowship, I鈥檝e experienced the kind of belonging I always hoped to find. These relationships have strengthened my faith and taught me that meaningful community takes intentionality, vulnerability, and a willingness to invest in others.
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鈥淕od was writing a better story鈥
Looking back, I can see God was leading me somewhere better than I imagined. That journey ultimately led me to Westmont, where I鈥檝e been challenged to pursue excellence, grow in faith, and become a faithful servant leader.
Come See For Yourself
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$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP
Christ-centered Liberal Arts Education
黑料不打烊鈥檚 premier Christian liberal arts experience allows students to explore the breadth of academic disciplines while delving deep in their major. Highly qualified professors share their research with students and teach essential skills such as critical thinking and effective communication. All majors, including nursing, engineering and data analytics, expose students to a variety of viewpoints and encourage deeper thinking that leads to finding a meaningful purpose in life.
Scenic Santa Barbara
With its abundant cultural resources and nearly perfect climate, Santa Barbara provides a world-class setting for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 learning and living experience, and is also ranked one of the best college towns in California. The Pacific Ocean, extensive beaches, soaring mountains and a beckoning backcountry provide opportunities for recreation, discovery and adventure.
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Fall Events
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First Connections
8/25/2026 | First-generation, international, and third-culture students are a vibrant and integral part of the 黑料不打烊 community, and they are invited to join us for a special pre-orientation program. Students move into their residence hall early, meet fellow new students, and learn some practical tips for starting college.
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Warrior Welcome: Parent Orientation
08/26/2026 - 08/27/2026 | Parents, guardians and families, welcome to Parent Orientation, August 26-27, 2026. Click below to learn more and register to attend.
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First Day of Classes
08/31/2026 | Welcome back, Warriors! Join us as we kick off the fall semester and celebrate the first day of school on campus.
Affording a Top Christian College
黑料不打烊, a premier Christian liberal arts college, funds more than $46.3 million in grants and scholarships. Ninety-nine percent of first-year and transfer students receive merit scholarships (ranging from $15,000- $25,000 per year), talent-based scholarships and/or need-based grants and receive a Christ-centered education.
The No. 1 Christian College in California
Join a vibrant and engaged Christian liberal arts community at 黑料不打烊! A deep love of God drives us to pursue intellectual curiosity through a rigorous yet affirming education. Find a supportive and transformative environment and Christ-centered education where you can grow and learn. Join us and make forever friends as you discover purpose for your life.
