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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate36.4%

Chabot’s low in-state cost can make it look like an easy-access option, but its 36.4% acceptance rate means you should treat admission as a real target. Because Chabot is test-optional, you do not need scores to apply, but a strong SAT or ACT can still give admissions another clear reason to say yes.

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

Chabot College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Chabot College enrolls 12,842 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Chabot has a freshman retention rate of 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Location

Hayward, CA

Undergrad Enrollment12,842

Freshman Retention70%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Chabot College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

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 Chabot, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, then make your last fall test the latest date whose scores will arrive before Chabot’s regular application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Chabot is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,104 and out-of-state tuition of $9,744. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and other aid options that may help lower your net cost.

In-State Tuition$1,104

Out-of-State Tuition$9,744

Room and Board$23,076

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the out-of-state rate, tuition at Chabot College is $9,744, compared with $1,104 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $23,076, so living arrangements can drive the total cost well beyond tuition. Actual costs will vary based on housing choices, fees, books, transportation, and financial need.