Westmont College

Westmont College is a small, private Christian liberal arts college in Santa Barbara, serving about 1,300 undergraduates in a close-knit, faculty-mentored environment. Its industry-facing model emphasizes hands-on learning through a dedicated engineering maker space, applied technology programs, and internships with area companies. A downtown Santa Barbara facility places innovation programming near businesses, local government, startup hubs, and other potential collaborators. An 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close engagement in undergraduate research and career preparation. Research is supported by competitive federal and foundation funding, including National Science Foundation awards.