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Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Hawaii at Hilo	2292	60.63	880 – 1,130	12673	37204	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 61%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 73% and 26% of students......Read more Undergraduates 2,292 Acceptance Rate 60.6 % 32.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
2	Vanguard University of Southern California	1960	62.44	990 – 1,210	23286	43464	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,847. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Undergraduates 1,960 Acceptance Rate 62.4 % SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
3	Fresno Pacific University	1545	64.07	970 – 1,230	15261	51422	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Undergraduates 1,545 Acceptance Rate 64.1 % 11.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
4	Concordia University-Irvine	1544	65.99	1,050 – 1,300	29845	53777	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General....Read more Undergraduates 1,544 Acceptance Rate 66.0 % 10.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
5	Menlo College	764	68.47	940 – 1,150	32563	60608	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Menlo College Atherton, CA Based in Atherton, Menlo College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Menlo College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 764 Acceptance Rate 68.5 % SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $32,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
6	Biola University	3481	74.35	1,170 – 1,370	34082	45752	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Undergraduates 3,481 Acceptance Rate 74.4 % 23.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
7	Westmont College	1302	77.05	1,240 – 1,450	32172	53737	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Undergraduates 1,302 Acceptance Rate 77.1 % 3.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $32,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
8	Dominican University of California	1114	83.5	1,210 – 1,300	37456	71477	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,114 Acceptance Rate 83.5 % 12.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
9	Point Loma Nazarene University	3246	83.68	1,190 – 1,400	39696	54811	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Undergraduates 3,246 Acceptance Rate 83.7 % 2.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
10	Hawaii Pacific University	3533	85.87	1,010 – 1,230	30950	48773	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 38% of undergraduates will earn their degree......Read more Undergraduates 3,533 Acceptance Rate 85.9 % 1.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
11	Azusa Pacific University	2759	88.43	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Undergraduates 2,759 Acceptance Rate 88.4 % 11.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
12	Chaminade University of Honolulu	1831	91.43	970 – 1,250	28261	48660	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 201 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. Undergraduates 1,831 Acceptance Rate 91.4 % 1.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
13	William Jessup University	1317	93.33	1,050 – 1,230	29679	43163	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – Pacific West Conference William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,317 Acceptance Rate 93.3 % SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163