The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the West

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in the West that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best 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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Nevada State College
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Henderson, NV
 

Nevada State College

Public 4 Year

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82% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 7,169enrollment
  • $16,624net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

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Carroll College
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Helena, MT

Carroll College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Montana

  • 1,168enrollment
  • $23,916net price
  • 1080-1200SAT range
  • 13-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 28

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University of Hawaii Maui College
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Kahului, HI
 

University of Hawaii Maui College

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,472enrollment
  • $9,665net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Whitworth University
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Spokane, WA

Whitworth University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,415enrollment
  • $28,299net price
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Eastern Oregon University
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La Grande, OR
 

Eastern Oregon University

Public 4 Year

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99% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 2,674enrollment
  • $15,234net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 10

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Dominican University of California
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San Rafael, CA

Dominican University of California

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 1,877enrollment
  • $49,907net price
  • 1088-1236SAT range
  • 23-25ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Laguna College of Art and Design
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Laguna Beach, CA
 

Laguna College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

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88% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 760enrollment
  • $42,896net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Idaho State University
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Pocatello, ID

Idaho State University

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 12,301enrollment
  • $12,425net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg 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

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80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 300enrollment
  • $31,354net price
  • 1060-1125SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Mills College
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Oakland, CA

Mills College

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 817enrollment
  • -net price
  • 1378-1413SAT range
  • 30-31ACT range
  • 3.57Avg 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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Linfield University
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McMinnville, OR

Linfield University

Private 4 Year

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89% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oregon

  • 1,754enrollment
  • $31,585net price
  • 1050-1210SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

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Naropa University
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Boulder, CO

Naropa University

Private 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,065enrollment
  • $28,145net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Walla Walla University
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College Place, WA

Walla Walla University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,432enrollment
  • $25,314net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Colorado Christian University
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Lakewood, CO

Colorado Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,964enrollment
  • $23,313net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Dixie State College of Utah
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Saint George, UT

Dixie State College of Utah

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 12,556enrollment
  • $14,589net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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Kirkland, WA
 

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

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100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 3,150enrollment
  • $9,694net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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California Maritime Academy
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Vallejo, CA

California Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 849enrollment
  • $17,566net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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