Western Colorado University SAT and ACT scores
Gunnison, CO · public college · 3,569 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Western Colorado University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Western Colorado University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Western Colorado University scored 1163 to 1353, with an average of 1230. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Western Colorado University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 22 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Western Colorado University require the SAT or ACT?
Western Colorado University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Western Colorado University accept the CLT?
Western Colorado University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Colorado with similar scores
- Regis UniversityACT 22–29
- University of DenverSAT 1240–1410
- United States Air Force AcademySAT 1230–1440
- University of Colorado BoulderSAT 1240–1430
- Colorado CollegeSAT 1230–1460
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- New Saint Andrews CollegeSAT 1155–1358
- Augustana UniversitySAT 1150–1370
- Benedictine CollegeSAT 1140–1380
- Bryant UniversitySAT 1190–1330
- CUNY Hunter CollegeSAT 1100–1420
- Duquesne UniversitySAT 1180–1340
More about Western Colorado University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Western Colorado University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026