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.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo
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Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Public 4 Year

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90% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Hawaii

  • 2,781enrollment
  • $12,936net price
  • 898-1110SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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California State University Fullerton
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Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

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87% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 41,962enrollment
  • $6,283net price
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Humboldt State University
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Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,156enrollment
  • $13,837net price
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

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Brigham Young University Idaho
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Rexburg, ID

Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

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97% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

  • 42,996enrollment
  • $7,295net price
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Fort Lewis College
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Durango, CO

Fort Lewis College

Public 4 Year

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93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 3,413enrollment
  • $16,074net price
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

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96% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,431enrollment
  • $10,500net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Monterey Bay
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Seaside, CA

California State University Monterey Bay

Public 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,742enrollment
  • $15,222net price
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Eastern Washington University
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Cheney, WA

Eastern Washington University

Public 4 Year

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92% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 10,741enrollment
  • $13,786net price
  • 880-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

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California State University Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

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94% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,172enrollment
  • $11,183net price
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Southern Utah University
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Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Utah

  • 15,033enrollment
  • $12,375net price
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 8

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Colorado Mesa University
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Grand Junction, CO

Colorado Mesa University

Public 4 Year

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81% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 8,995enrollment
  • $15,076net price
  • 930-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

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Western Oregon University
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Monmouth, OR

Western Oregon University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 3,857enrollment
  • $15,249net price
  • 868-1108SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $7,303net price
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Boise State University
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Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

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84% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,670enrollment
  • $19,037net price
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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Southern Oregon University
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Ashland, OR

Southern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

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83% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 5,371enrollment
  • $17,433net price
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

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California State University San Bernardino
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San Bernardino, CA

California State University San Bernardino

Public 4 Year

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98% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 18,925enrollment
  • $6,645net price
  • 910-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA

California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

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92% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,080enrollment
  • $4,551net price
  • 870-1060SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 19

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