Best Western Colleges

There are 514 colleges and universities in the West enrolling 4,285,934 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the West below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in West offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  West is home to nationally ranked institutions like Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Claremont McKenna College and Pomona College. The highest ranked college in the West is Stanford University and the top rated public state college is University of California Berkeley.

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List of the Best West Colleges

San Diego Christian College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Santee, CA
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San Diego Christian is a small private Christian college known for undergraduate biblical studies and aviation. The suburban campus sits in Santee east of San Diego.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 900-1098
  • Avg GPA 3.26
  • Acceptance Rate 31%
  • Net Price $21,199
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Citrus College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Glendora, CA
  • | 0 reviews

Citrus College is a public community college offering associate degrees and university-transfer programs. The suburban campus sits in Glendora at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,607
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City College of San Francisco Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • San Francisco, CA
  • | 0 reviews

A large public community college known for undergraduate nursing, culinary arts, and transfer preparation. The main Ocean Avenue campus and additional centers serve students across San Francisco.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,616
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Coastline Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Fountain Valley, CA
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Coastline is a community college known for distance education and undergraduate transfer programs. The college serves Orange County through online courses and learning sites based in Fountain Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $16,972
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University of Silicon Valley Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • San Jose, CA
  • | 0 reviews
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  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.77
  • Acceptance Rate 51%
  • Net Price $31,594
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Columbia College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sonora, CA
  • | 0 reviews

Columbia College is a public community college known for undergraduate forestry, natural resources, and fire technology. The campus sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sonora and California Gold Country.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,358
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California College of ASU Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.2
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $28,425
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Compton College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Compton, CA
  • | 0 reviews

Compton College is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates with programs in nursing, business, and administration of justice. The urban campus is located in the city of Compton in Los Angeles County.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $14,449
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Contra Costa College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • San Pablo, CA
  • | 0 reviews

Contra Costa College is a public community college known for nursing and university-transfer programs. The campus is in San Pablo in California's East Bay.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,384
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Cosumnes River College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Sacramento, CA
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Cosumnes River College is a community college known for undergraduate programs in horticulture and veterinary technology. The suburban Sacramento campus serves mostly commuting students.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $8,043
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Crafton Hills College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Yucaipa, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 27 application deadline

A public community college known for undergraduate programs in fire technology and emergency medical services. The hillside campus lies in Yucaipa near the San Bernardino Mountains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,013
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Cuesta College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 3.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 13 application deadline

Cuesta is a public community college known for associate degrees in nursing and transfer preparation. The main campus is located in San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $16,541
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Cuyamaca College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • El Cajon, CA
  • | 0 reviews

Cuyamaca is a public community college known for undergraduate programs in ornamental horticulture and automotive technology. The suburban campus sits in East San Diego County near the foothills.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,752
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Cypress College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Cypress, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 25 application deadline

Cypress College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and mortuary science. The suburban Orange County campus draws many commuting students.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,253
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De Anza College Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Cupertino, CA
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De Anza is a public community college known for undergraduate business, computer science, and nursing. The suburban campus sits in Cupertino in Silicon Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,693
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College of the Desert Campus

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  • Public 2 Year
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

College of the Desert is a community college known for nursing, culinary arts, and hospitality programs. The Palm Desert campus serves students across California's Coachella Valley.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $18,169
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Design Institute of San Diego Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • San Diego, CA
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $44,010
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Diablo Valley College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • | 0 reviews

Diablo Valley College is a community college known for transfer pathways to UC Berkeley and other University of California campuses. The suburban campus sits in Pleasant Hill in the San Francisco East Bay.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,001
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