Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Central Washington's yield is 7 pts higher than U. Colorado Colorado Springs's
Yield rate - 2
Central Washington admits 91% vs. 97% at U. Colorado Colorado Springs
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Colorado Colorado SpringsOpen
- Central WashingtonOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Colorado Colorado SpringsTest-optional
- Central WashingtonTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Colorado Colorado Springs
GPA is required; class rank is considered.
Central Washington
GPA and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Colorado Colorado Springs | Central Washington |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

