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Western Colorado University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1163-1353
- ACT (middle 50%): 22-26
Western Colorado University admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Western Colorado University
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1353 or an ACT around 26 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Western Colorado University a stronger bet. Below 1163, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Western Colorado University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Western Colorado University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Western Colorado University with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Western Colorado University?
Western Colorado University has a 100% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Western Colorado University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Western Colorado University scored 1163-1353 on the SAT. Scoring above 1353 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1163 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Western Colorado University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Western Colorado University scored 22-26 on the ACT. Above 26 is strong, below 22 is below the typical admit.
Is Western Colorado University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Western Colorado University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.