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California Institute of Applied Technology SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, CIAT shifts the question from access to fit, affordability, and follow-through. Since the school is test-optional and no score-based merit thresholds are listed, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add clear support for the program you want.

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

California Institute of Applied Technology facts and stats

Quick Facts

California Institute of Applied Technology enrolls 2,112 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. CIAT has a freshman retention rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

National City, CA

Undergrad Enrollment2,112

Freshman Retention63%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key California Institute of Applied Technology application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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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

Since CIAT is test-optional, use 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 of senior year for retakes, with December as the last likely retake for Regular Decision if scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

CIAT is a private for-profit institution, and tuition and fees are $17,090. Use this amount as a starting point when comparing financial aid options, payment plans, and other costs like books or technology.

Tuition and Fees$17,090

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At CIAT, published tuition and fees are $17,090, while total cost will vary with housing, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Because aid amounts depend on a student’s financial situation and program, families should focus on the net price after grants, scholarships, and other aid are applied. Students may also want to compare payment plans and loan options before enrolling.