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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 Northwest College of Art
Portland, ORSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate74.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, ORSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.6Acceptance Rate78.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate41.5% - View schoolPublicLargeSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate89.9%
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Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate73.1% - View schoolPublicLarge
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASAT Range1090 to 1330ACT Range24 to 30Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate84.6% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate34.4% - View schoolPublicMedium
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate36.4% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.7Acceptance Rate66% - View schoolPublicMedium
Ohlone College
Fremont, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate39.9%
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