Westmont College Top Questions

They way that the faculty and chapel almost forces "community" makes connecting and forming a real sense of community harder to achieve.

The smallness of the school because of research opportunities.

Because of Westmont's unique location, there is a limit on enrollment. This, in addition to its status as a private university, which generally receives no government funding, causes Westmont to reach a glass ceiling financially. Although Westmont handles every situation it comes across with a faith that has always seemed to pull through, the financial limitations keep this great university from reaching its full potential. I consider this aspect the "worst" thing about Westmont because, given the opportunity and funding, it could more routinely update the technology that enables the enhancement of education.

The food is pretty awful. The choices are so limited and the quality of the food is as low as it comes.

The administration. They don't really have the student's best interests in mind, and they mess things up for the students in many ways.

Although Westmont's small size means intimate class sizes and great relationships with faculty, its size also limits the amount of money available for athletic facilities (although multi-million dollar renovations are currently under way) and other, smaller departments like art and theater.

The parking situation, as it is that neither fresh. nor soph. can park on campus on weekdays.