College of the Canyons SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because College of the Canyons has open admission, the key question is how prepared you are for the courses you want to take and the transfer path you may pursue. A test score is optional here, so treat SAT or ACT prep as a readiness tool, not an admissions hurdle.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
College of the Canyons facts and stats
College of the Canyons enrolls 14,286 undergraduate students. College of the Canyons has a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio. For applicants, those figures point to a sizable undergraduate population and a broad academic scale.
Santa Clarita, CA

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Key College of the Canyons application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to College of the Canyons, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Since College of the Canyons does not list ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadlines, use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes only if scores will arrive before your planned application date.
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What you'll actually pay
College of the Canyons is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,104 and out-of-state tuition of $10,848. Students should also review fees, books, transportation, and living costs, then complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal and state aid.

College of the Canyons lists out-of-state tuition at $10,848, compared with $1,104 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $22,086, so living costs may be the largest part of the budget for students who do not live at home. Actual net price will depend on fees, housing choices, and any grants or scholarships.
Student life at College of the Canyons
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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