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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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University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSAT Range1130 to 1360ACT Range23 to 30Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate88.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSAT Range900 to 1160ACT Range19 to 26Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate79.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
University of Denver
Denver, COSAT Range1210 to 1380ACT Range28 to 32Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate77.3% - View schoolPublicSmallSAT Range1080 to 1310ACT Range20 to 29Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate44.5%
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Hope International University
Fullerton, CASAT Range860 to 1220ACT Range21 to 29Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate33% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
St. John's College, Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NMSAT Range1285 to 1450ACT Range28 to 34Average GPA3.7Acceptance Rate52.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CASAT Range1190 to 1468ACT Range23 to 32Average GPA3.6Acceptance Rate71.3% - View schoolPublicLarge
Utah State University
Logan, UTSAT Range1070 to 1290ACT Range20 to 28Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate92.5% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKSAT Range1070 to 1310ACT Range18 to 25Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate62.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Northeastern University Oakland
Oakland, CASAT Range1420 to 1520ACT Range32 to 33Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate16.7%
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