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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 Rim Christian University
Honolulu, HISAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Pacific Northwest Christian College
Kennewick, WASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Oak Valley College
Rialto, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Mount Saint Mary's University - Doheny Campus
Los Angeles, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPublic
MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus
Cardiff, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Los Angeles ORT College
Los Angeles, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Haven University
Garden Grove, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate100% - View schoolPublic
Gillette College
Gillette, WYSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Culinary Institute of America (CA)
St. Helena, CASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A - View schoolPrivate not-for-profit
Columbia College - Whidbey Island
Oak Harbor, WASAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance RateN/A
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