Scottsdale Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Scottsdale CC, admission is designed to be accessible, so your strategy should shift from getting in to starting strong. Because it is test-optional and no test-score scholarship threshold is listed, an SAT or ACT score is not the key lever for admission or aid. Focus on placement, course planning, and keeping costs low.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Scottsdale Community College facts and stats
Scottsdale Community College enrolls 7,065 undergraduates. Scottsdale CC is located in a rural campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Scottsdale, AZ

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Key Scottsdale Community 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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Financial Aid Priority
June 30
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 Scottsdale CC, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and an early fall retake to improve superscoring options, and make sure any fall scores arrive before Scottsdale CC’s regular admission deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Scottsdale CC lists in-state tuition at $2,328 and out-of-state tuition at $8,928. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the June 30 priority deadline.

At Scottsdale Community College, out-of-state tuition is $8,928, while in-state tuition is $2,328. Room and board is listed at $10,872, so total costs can vary depending on living arrangements and other expenses. Students should compare the published price with any grants, scholarships, or other aid they receive to estimate what they may actually pay.
Student life at Scottsdale Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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