Your SAT score isn't the only thing that will get you into one of the best private universities in the West. Other factors like GPA, extracurricular activities, clubs, essay, and interview all play into the decision, too. With that being said, your SAT score is one of the things considered, so it is important!
So, what kind of score do you need if you're looking to get into one of the best private universities in the West for undergrad? Check out the SAT scores of admitted students, below.
How Do Score Percentiles Work?
Related:
SAT Scores for Top Private Universities in the Northeast, Midwest, and South
SAT Scores for Top Public Universities By Region
What's a Good SAT Score?
SAT Scores for the Ivy Leagues
| SAT Scores for Best Private Universities in the West | |||
| College | Critical Reading | Mathematics | Writing |
| Stanford University | 25th: 670 75th: 760 |
25th: 690 75th: 790 |
25th: 680 75th: 780 |
| California Institute of Technology | 25th: 700 75th: 780 |
25th: 770 75th: 800 |
25th: 710 75th: 780 |
| University of Southern California | 25th: 620 75th: 720 |
25th: 650 75th: 750 |
25th: 640 75th: 740 |
| Gonzaga University | 25th: 530 75th: 640 |
25th: 550 75th: 650 |
NA |
| Pepperdine University | 25th: 550 75th: 670 |
25th: 560 75th: 680 |
25th: 550 75th: 660 |
| Whitworth University | 25th: 530 75th: 650 |
25th: 530 75th: 640 |
25th: 510 75th: 630 |
| University of Denver | 25th: 540 75th: 650 |
25th: 560 75th: 660 |
25th: 530 75th: 640 |
| Baylor University | 25th: 540 75th: 650 |
25th: 570 75th: 670 |
25th: 530 75th: 640 |
| University of Portland | 25th: 540 75th: 650 |
25th: 540 75th: 650 |
NA |
| University of Tulsa | 25th: 560 75th: 700 |
25th: 570 75th: 700 |
NA |

