University of the West - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of the West

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into UWest? University of the West is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult University of the West directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

UWest GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

2.43

Typical High School Grades

C+

What GPA do you need to get into University of the West?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UWest are to have around a 2.43 high school GPA.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UWest is 2.43 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C+ letter grades and regularly score around 77-79 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #96 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UWest is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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UWest SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of the West. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for University of the West
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for University of the West
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

UWest ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for University of the West
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for University of the West
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jun 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of the West is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of the West and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of the West Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of the West
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=449870 IPEDS survey data for University of the West.

Last updated February 24, 2025

UWest Admission Requirements