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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Mount St. Mary's College
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Los Angeles, CA

Mount St. Mary's College

Private 4 Year

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76% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,440enrollment
  • $28,717net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.59Avg 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

77% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,751enrollment
  • $14,219net price
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Fresno Pacific University
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Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University

Private 4 Year

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75% Acceptance Rate

#28 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 3,032enrollment
  • $15,255net price
  • 970-1240SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of California Merced
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Merced, CA

University of California Merced

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Public Universities in California

  • 9,103enrollment
  • $13,549net price
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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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

85% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,660enrollment
  • $13,159net price
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Central Washington University
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Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University

Public 4 Year

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93% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 9,257enrollment
  • $15,864net price
  • 930-1150SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 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

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85% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,431enrollment
  • $16,990net price
  • 1015-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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University of Northern Colorado
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Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

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79% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 9,380enrollment
  • $18,310net price
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Rocky Mountain College
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Billings, MT

Rocky Mountain College

Private 4 Year

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75% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Private Colleges in Montana

  • 1,054enrollment
  • $19,353net price
  • 970-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Hawaii

  • 2,977enrollment
  • $13,867net price
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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La Sierra University
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Riverside, CA
 

La Sierra University

Private 4 Year

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92% Acceptance Rate

#29 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $25,076net price
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 18-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

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California State University Chico
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Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Vanguard University of Southern California
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Costa Mesa, CA
 

Vanguard University of Southern California

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#30 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 2,256enrollment
  • $24,279net price
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

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94% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,637enrollment
  • $15,507net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Saint Martin's University
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Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,609enrollment
  • $21,811net price
  • 925-1180SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

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Western State Colorado University
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Gunnison, CO

Western State Colorado University

Public 4 Year

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92% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 3,548enrollment
  • $16,672net price
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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The University of Montana
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Missoula, MT

The University of Montana

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Montana

  • 9,955enrollment
  • $16,361net price
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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Portland State University
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Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

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93% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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