Westmont College

Westmont College
Former names
Bible Missionary Institute (1937–1939)
Western Bible College (1939–1940)
MottoChristus Primatum Tenens (Latin)
Motto in English
Christ Holding Preeminence
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedOctober 29, 1937; 87 years ago (October 29, 1937)
AccreditationWSCUC
Religious affiliation
Christian
Academic affiliations
Christian College Consortium
Endowment$78.9 million (2019)[1]
PresidentGayle Beebe
ProvostKimberly Battle-Walters Denu
Academic staff
96[2]
Administrative staff
306[2]
Undergraduates1,313[3]
Location
Montecito
,
California
,
United States

34°26′59″N 119°39′34″W / 34.4497888°N 119.6593305°W / 34.4497888; -119.6593305
CampusSuburban, 111 acres (45 ha)
ColorsMaroon, Gold & White      
NicknameWarriors
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – PacWest
MascotWarrior
Websitewww.westmont.edu

Westmont College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Montecito, California.[4] It was founded in 1937.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "About Westmont College". Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  3. ^ Gayle, Beebe. "Letter from the President". Westmont College. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Best Colleges | Find the Best College for You | US News Education". Colleges. usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.