Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Art Center College of Design's yield is 16 pts higher than Westmont's
Yield rate - 2
Art Center College of Design admits 75% vs. 77% at Westmont
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Art Center College of DesignSelective
- WestmontSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Art Center College of DesignTest-blind
- WestmontTest-optional
How they read a record
Art Center College of Design
The high school record is required; GPA and a college-prep program are considered.
Westmont
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Art Center College of Design | Westmont |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why