Best Western Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the West for 2025

There are 604 colleges and universities in the West enrolling 4,237,965 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the West below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in West offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  West is home to nationally ranked institutions like Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Claremont McKenna College and Pomona College. The highest ranked college in the West is Stanford University and the top rated public state college is University of California Los Angeles.

West Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

604 results

List of the Best West Colleges

Hands on Medical Massage School
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Redlands, California
 

Hands on Medical Massage School

Private 2 Year

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  • 19enrollment
  • $20,201net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
C
Colorado Springs, CO
 

Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 25enrollment
  • $24,710net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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John Paul the Great Catholic University
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San Diego, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 298enrollment
  • $31,811net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Independence University
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Salt Lake City, UT
 

Independence University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,578enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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National American University Centennial
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Centennial, CO
 

National American University Centennial

Private 4 Year

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  • 129enrollment
  • $20,464net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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National American University Colorado Springs South
N
Colorado Springs, CO
 

National American University Colorado Springs South

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 146enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Broadview University
B
Meridian, ID
 

Broadview University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $18,043net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Azusa Pacific Online University
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Glendora, CA
 

Azusa Pacific Online University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,829enrollment
  • $19,075net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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CollegeAmerica Stevens Henager College
C
Idaho Falls, ID
 

CollegeAmerica Stevens Henager College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 23enrollment
  • $23,744net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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San Joaquin Valley College Temecula
S
Temecula, California
 

San Joaquin Valley College Temecula

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 649enrollment
  • $26,208net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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The University of America
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Temecula, California
 

The University of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Grace Mission University
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Fullerton, CA
 

Grace Mission University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 232enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Minerva University
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San Francisco, California
 

Minerva University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 656enrollment
  • $16,556net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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California Jazz Conservatory
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C
Berkeley, CA
 

California Jazz Conservatory

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 20enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Claremont Lincoln University
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C
Claremont, California
 

Claremont Lincoln University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 178enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Saint Katherine
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S
San Marcos, California
 

University of Saint Katherine

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 262enrollment
  • $32,299net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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University of the People
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T
Pasadena, California
 

University of the People

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 42,867enrollment
  • $1,639net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Clovis Community College
C
Fresno, California

Clovis Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,053enrollment
  • $11,223net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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