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Cabrillo College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate60.1%

Cabrillo’s 60.1% acceptance rate and low in-state cost make access a realistic starting point, not the whole plan. Since scores are optional and no score-based merit thresholds are listed here, use your SAT or ACT prep as a readiness tool: aim for scores that place you confidently into college-level classes and keep your first-year momentum strong.

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

Cabrillo College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Cabrillo College enrolls 9,457 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Cabrillo’s freshman retention rate is 73%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Location

Aptos, CA

Undergrad Enrollment9,457

Freshman Retention73%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Cabrillo College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 20

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

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

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Cabrillo, take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. With Cabrillo’s Regular Decision deadline on March 20, the December SAT or ACT should be the last retake that still leaves time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

At Cabrillo, in-state tuition is $1,104, while out-of-state tuition is $9,696. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,104

Out-of-State Tuition$9,696

Room and Board$25,281

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At this public college, students billed at the out-of-state rate pay $9,696 in tuition, compared with $1,104 at the in-state rate. Room and board is listed at $25,281, so living arrangements can matter more than tuition for many students. Actual costs will vary based on housing choices, fees, books, and financial need.