Cochise College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Cochise’s high acceptance rate means your strategy should focus on starting college on solid footing, not just getting admitted. Because Cochise is test-optional, SAT or ACT scores are not the main gatekeeper, but strong scores can still help show you are ready for college-level English and math.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Cochise College facts and stats
Cochise College enrolls 3,905 undergraduate students. Cochise is located in an urban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Key Cochise College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Cochise, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, especially if superscoring could help, and make the last fall retake the one whose scores will arrive before Cochise’s Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Cochise’s in-state tuition is $2,280, while out-of-state tuition is $6,120. About 68% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,615.
As a public college, Cochise’s out-of-state tuition is $6,120, while in-state tuition is $2,280. Room and board is $9,440, so living costs are a major part of the total price. About 68% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $5,493. Merit awards average $1,615, which can further reduce costs for eligible students.
Student life at Cochise College
5% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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