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West colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements
SAT and ACT score ranges, acceptance rates, and admissions data for West colleges in one place.
West admissions at a glance
Number of schools782
Average acceptance rate85.2%
Average SAT range1081–1282
Average ACT range22–28
Most selective West schools
Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across West colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.
Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026
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Pacific University
Forest Grove, ORSAT Range990 to 1250ACT Range18 to 29Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate89.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CASAT Range1240 to 1260ACT Range21 to 26Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate83.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COSAT Range1060 to 1260ACT Range18 to 26Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate77.3% - View schoolPublicMedium
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSAT Range870 to 1110ACT Range17 to 24Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate89% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Montana
Missoula, MTSAT Range1110 to 1280ACT Range23 to 28Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate85% - View schoolPublicMedium
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CASAT Range940 to 1160ACT Range19 to 27Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate85.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, CASAT Range1020 to 1230ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate76.7% - View schoolPublicMedium
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASAT Range953 to 1078ACT Range23 to 27Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate94.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CASAT Range820 to 1010ACT Range13 to 13Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate93.2% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WASAT Range950 to 1190ACT Range14 to 22Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate89.8%
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