Key differences on Getting in
- 1
West Texas A & M's yield is 23 pts higher than California State University-Monterey Bay's
Yield rate - 2
California State University-Monterey Bay admits 97% vs. 99% at West Texas A & M
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
- West Texas A & MOpen
- California State University-Monterey BayOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- West Texas A & MTest-optional
- California State University-Monterey BayTest-blind
How they read a record
West Texas A & M
The high school record is required.
California State University-Monterey Bay
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | West Texas A & M | California State University-Monterey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other tests | 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