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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
- View schoolPublicMediumSAT Range1010 to 1260ACT Range26 to 30Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate92%
- View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
John Paul the Great Catholic University
Escondido, CASAT Range1060 to 1125ACT Range21 to 28Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate79.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Northwest University
Kirkland, WASAT Range1130 to 1360ACT Range15 to 21Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate81% - View schoolPublicMedium
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, IDSAT Range880 to 1110ACT Range19 to 25Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate84.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
George Fox University
Newberg, ORSAT Range1070 to 1330ACT Range20 to 29Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate93.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WASAT Range910 to 1150ACT Range21 to 25Average GPA3.2Acceptance Rate90.6% - View schoolPublicMedium
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMSAT Range860 to 1050ACT Range17 to 23Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate91.7% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT Range1143 to 1318ACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate63.1%
- View schoolPublicLarge
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSAT Range910 to 1130ACT Range17 to 26Average GPA2.6Acceptance Rate98.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CASAT Range1003 to 1310ACT Range25 to 30Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate88.4%
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