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Cerritos College 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, Cerritos College gives you access; your strategy should shift to starting strong once you enroll. Because it is test-optional, prioritize GPA, placement requirements, and a clear plan for transfer or certificate pathways rather than treating SAT or ACT scores as the main hurdle.

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

Cerritos College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Cerritos College enrolls about 21,859 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Cerritos College has a 67% freshman retention rate, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 26:1.

Location

Norwalk, CA

Undergrad Enrollment21,859

Freshman Retention67%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio26:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Cerritos College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

November 30

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 Cerritos College, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake, and plan any final retake for October so scores can arrive before the November 30 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Cerritos College, in-state tuition is $1,288 and out-of-state tuition is $11,340. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,288

Out-of-State Tuition$11,340

Room and Board$22,088

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Cerritos College lists out-of-state tuition at $11,340, compared with $1,288 for in-state tuition. Students budgeting for living expenses should also account for room and board, estimated at $22,088. Actual costs can vary based on course load, housing choices, fees, and financial need.