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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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Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, MTSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate98% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
Neumont University
Salt Lake City, UTSAT Range1000 to 1249ACT Range21 to 26Average GPA3.1Acceptance Rate86.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
National University
San Diego, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
University of West Los Angeles
Inglewood, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate3.6% - View schoolPublicLarge
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate for-profitMedium
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate10% - View schoolPublicMedium
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.3Acceptance Rate98.3% - View schoolPrivate for-profitSmall
California Miramar University
San Diego, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate18.5% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitLarge
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitLarge
University of the People
Pasadena, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100%
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