UWest Admission Requirements

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UWest Admission Overview

UWest has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UWest Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

UWest has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UWest GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.43

Typical High School Grades

C+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.43

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UWest typically have around a 2.43 GPA (C+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff.

The school ranks #90 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Applying

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of the West and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of the West application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

288

Applicants have 288 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of the West is $75.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of the West
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UWest is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 100% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.43 GPA (about an C+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=449870.

GPA calculator: University of the West GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026