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Central Arizona College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate85.7%

At Central Arizona, the 85.7% acceptance rate means admission is usually a realistic goal if your coursework and GPA are in range. Use testing strategically: because scores are optional, submit them when they reflect your strengths, and focus just as much on choosing a program where you can persist and finish.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Central Arizona College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Central Arizona College enrolls 5,053 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Central Arizona has a 61% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Coolidge, AZ

Undergrad Enrollment5,053

Freshman Retention61%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Central Arizona College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Central Arizona is test-optional, so follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes. Since Early Decision and Early Action are not offered, choose the last fall retake whose scores will arrive before Central Arizona’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Central Arizona is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,250 and out-of-state tuition of $4,500. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,250

Out-of-State Tuition$4,500

Room and Board$8,786

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the out-of-state rate, tuition at Central Arizona College is $4,500, while the in-state rate is $2,250. Room and board is listed at $8,786, so living costs may be a larger part of the budget than tuition. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary after grants, scholarships, and other financial aid are applied.