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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate33.9%

With low in-state tuition, College of the Sequoias may look like an easy-access public option, but a 33.9% admit rate means you should treat it as selective. Even though it is test-optional, a strong SAT or ACT score can still give your application another concrete point in your favor.

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

College of the Sequoias facts and stats

Quick Facts

College of the Sequoias enrolls about 14,494 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. College of the Sequoias has a 71% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 29:1.

Location

Visalia, CA

Undergrad Enrollment14,494

Freshman Retention71%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio29:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key College of the Sequoias application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 3

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 College of the Sequoias, plan your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes that may improve your superscore. Since College of the Sequoias does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its regular application deadline to confirm the last fall retake whose scores will arrive in time, not the March 3 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

College of the Sequoias lists in-state tuition at $1,288 and out-of-state tuition at $8,932. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 3 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,288

Out-of-State Tuition$8,932

Room and Board$22,500

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state tuition, College of the Sequoias lists tuition at $8,932, compared with $1,288 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $22,500, so living arrangements can be a major part of the total budget. Actual costs can vary by tuition category, housing choice, course load, and financial need.