University of the West

If you are considering submitting an application to University of the West, the regular decision application deadline is June 15 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to University of the West for fall semester should hear back from University of the West by July 15.

University of the West Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of the West's admissions stats.

University of the West 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.4
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

University of the West Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of the West.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	June 15	July 15

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University of the West does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on University of the West Admissions

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Is University of the West Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into University of the West is not difficult. University of the West evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, University of the West accepted 85% of students, approximately 200 from 235 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like University of the West, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of the West

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of the West

University of the West has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of the West?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of the West

What does University of the West consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with University of the West for more information on admission factors.

University of the West 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of the West, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of the West's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of the West?

Students admitted to University of the West have an average unweighted GPA of 2.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of the West does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of the West does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of the West

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to University of the West.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 15. Applicants should hear back by July 15.

Transfer students can enroll in University of the West during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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University of the West Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of the West?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of the West.

Does University of the West accept transfer credits?

✅ University of the West accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does University of the West accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of the West accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits but does not accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of the West?

✅ University of the West is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is University of the West's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of the West is 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of the West?

❌ University of the West does not offer early decision.

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