Westmont College is a selective private Christian liberal arts college founded in 1937 in Montecito, California, near Santa Barbara. Nestled in scenic foothills with ocean views, it offers 30+ majors emphasizing rigorous academics, faith integration, and service on a 111-acre campus. Highlights include small classes (avg. 18 students), NCAA Division II athletics, top national rankings (#108 liberal arts), 97% placement rate, and global study programs.

State

California

Student Population

1,300

Acceptance Rate

80%

GPA Range

3.5-4.0

SAT Range

1130-1380

Common Majors

Psychology, business, biology, English, communication

"Westmont's faith-filled community thrives on our stunning ocean-view campus. Off-campus, Santa Barbara beaches and LA adventures refresh; students love tiny classes, caring profs, D2 games, chapel worship, global trips, trails, and Christ-centered culture shaping purposeful scholars and leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$53,500–$53,600

Conference

Pacific West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Westmont men’s golf averaged in the mid‑70s per player per round, with several low‑rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The Warriors showed solid‑four‑man balance, regularly posting competitive totals in multi‑round, mid‑level‑conference events.

Women's Team Notes

Westmont women’s golf averaged about 77 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team remained competitive in regional‑level tournaments, highlighted by steady improvement in low‑rounds and tighter scoring across its top four.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Leo Maes

Women's Coach

Leo Maes

Men's Email

lmaes@westmont.edu

Women's Email

lmaes@westmont.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Leo Maes leads Westmont College's men's golf team as head coach in the PacWest Conference, guiding the Warriors through competitive schedules including the Travis Roy Memorial, Otter Invitational, and PacWest Championships. Supported by assistant Harley Richardson, his program targets NCAA DII West Region success from the Santa Barbara campus, building on recent top finishes like 1st at Westmont Invitational.

Women's Coach Bio

As head women's golf coach, Leo Maes directs Westmont Warriors in PacWest competition, with events like Travis Roy Memorial and Wasatch Golf Tournament. Assisted by Harley Richardson, he oversees dual programs emphasizing development for NCAA postseason contention. Maes continues the legacy from inaugural coach Tom Knecht, focusing on California talent recruitment and consistent regional performance.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Westmont's faith-filled community thrives on our stunning ocean-view campus. Off-campus, Santa Barbara beaches and LA adventures refresh; students love tiny classes, caring profs, D2 games, chapel worship, global trips, trails, and Christ-centered culture shaping purposeful scholars and leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Westmont men’s golf averaged in the mid‑70s per player per round, with several low‑rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The Warriors showed solid‑four‑man balance, regularly posting competitive totals in multi‑round, mid‑level‑conference events.

Women's Team Notes

Westmont women’s golf averaged about 77 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team remained competitive in regional‑level tournaments, highlighted by steady improvement in low‑rounds and tighter scoring across its top four.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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