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College of the Canyons SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

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

Quick Facts

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.

Location

Santa Clarita, CA

Undergrad Enrollment14,286
Freshman RetentionN/A
SettingN/A
Student to Faculty Ratio24:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key College of the Canyons application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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 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.

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In-State Tuition$1,104
Out-of-State Tuition$10,848
Room and Board$22,086
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

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

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Jazz band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
Model UN
International student organization
Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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