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Cerro Coso Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate36.4%

Cerro Coso’s 36.4% acceptance rate makes your test-optional choice strategic, not automatic. If your GPA or coursework has gaps, submitting a strong SAT or ACT score can give admissions another reason to say yes, while the 27% freshman retention rate is a reminder to choose a path and support system you can sustain.

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

Cerro Coso Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Cerro Coso Community College enrolls 5,549 undergraduate students. Cerro Coso is located in a rural setting and has a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its freshman retention rate is 27%.

Location

Ridgecrest, CA

Undergrad Enrollment5,549

Freshman Retention27%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Cerro Coso Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 20

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 15

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 scores to test-optional Cerro Coso, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 20, use the summer before senior year for any retake, since fall senior-year retakes are likely too late for this application.

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What you'll actually pay

Cerro Coso lists in-state tuition at $1,380 and out-of-state tuition at $11,250. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition$11,250

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Cerro Coso Community College’s out-of-state tuition is $11,250, compared with $1,380 for in-state tuition. Because it is a public community college, actual costs can vary based on tuition category, fees, books, transportation, and living expenses. Financial aid may help lower the amount students pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.