College Search in West

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81 results

Displaying 81 target colleges where your 23 ACT score is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. You also have 23 reach (harder) schools and 99 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,402enrollment
  • $13,017net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.82Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance31%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Value in Hawaii

  • 19,074enrollment
  • $13,639net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance81%

San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

22 Average ACT Score

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#13 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,751enrollment
  • $14,219net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.35Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Dec 15

California State University Long Beach
C
Long Beach, CA

California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 38,973enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance40%

Applications Due Nov 30

Colorado State University Fort Collins
C
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University Fort Collins

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 33,403enrollment
  • $16,926net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Jul 1

San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

19 Average ACT Score

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#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 25,282enrollment
  • $13,267net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Nov 30

Washington State University
W
Pullman, WA

Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 27,539enrollment
  • $17,911net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance83%

Applications Due Jan 31

Oregon State University
O
Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

24 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 34,292enrollment
  • $21,163net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due Feb 1

Boise State University
B
Boise, ID

Boise State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Public Universities in Idaho

  • 26,115enrollment
  • $17,724net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.37Estimated Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance84%

Applications Due Aug 1

California State University Fullerton
C
Fullerton, CA

California State University Fullerton

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#17 Best Public Universities in California

  • 40,386enrollment
  • $7,925net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance81%

Applications Due Nov 30

California State University Sacramento
C
Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#21 Best Public Universities in California

  • 31,818enrollment
  • $11,596net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of California Riverside
C
Riverside, CA

University of California Riverside

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

26 Average ACT Score

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#9 Best Public Universities in California

  • 26,809enrollment
  • $14,487net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1280SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Nov 30

University of Utah
U
Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

25 Average ACT Score

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#1 Best Public Universities in Utah

  • 34,734enrollment
  • $12,399net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1390SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance85%

Applications Due Apr 1

University of Nevada Las Vegas
N
Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#2 Best Colleges in Nevada

  • 30,660enrollment
  • $13,159net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance90%

Applications Due Jun 1

Montana State University
M
Bozeman, MT

Montana State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Colleges in Montana

  • 16,681enrollment
  • $17,250net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance73%

California State University Chico
C
Chico, CA

California State University Chico

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

21 Average ACT Score

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#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 14,183enrollment
  • $15,517net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Dec 15

Utah State University
U
Logan, UT

Utah State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

23 Average ACT Score

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Utah

  • 27,943enrollment
  • $14,577net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1300SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance94%

Portland State University
P
Portland, OR

Portland State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

20 Average ACT Score

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#4 Best Public Universities in Oregon

  • 21,609enrollment
  • $16,273net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA
Your 23 ACT
Admission Chance96%