The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the West

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in the West.

West High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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University of Idaho
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Moscow, ID

University of Idaho

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Idaho

  • 11,849enrollment
  • $14,377net price
  • 950-1200SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,062enrollment
  • $13,833net price
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Saint Martin's University
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Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,505enrollment
  • $22,779net price
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 14-22ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Chaminade University of Honolulu
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Honolulu, HI

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $27,695net price
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 5,990enrollment
  • $15,113net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Hawaii Pacific University
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Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Hawaii

  • 4,748enrollment
  • $32,204net price
  • 1068-1280SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 6

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University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 31,094enrollment
  • $11,388net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,213enrollment
  • $16,816net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Montana State University
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Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,960enrollment
  • $18,511net price
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,523enrollment
  • $15,187net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,611enrollment
  • $28,076net price
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

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90% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 8,796enrollment
  • $15,558net price
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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The Evergreen State College
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Olympia, WA

The Evergreen State College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 2,320enrollment
  • $18,480net price
  • 890-1260SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

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University of Northern Colorado
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Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 9,067enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Portland State University
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Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 20,519enrollment
  • $12,509net price
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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The University of Montana
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Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 10,327enrollment
  • $17,775net price
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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Western State Colorado University
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Gunnison, CO

Western State Colorado University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 4,053enrollment
  • $17,709net price
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,908enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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