Cosumnes River College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Cosumnes River’s low in-state price can make it feel like a safety, but its 51.3% acceptance rate calls for a focused application. The school is test-optional, so you do not need scores to apply, but a strong SAT or ACT result can still strengthen your case and expand your options.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Cosumnes River College facts and stats
Cosumnes River College enrolls about 15,744 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Cosumnes River has a freshman retention rate of 74%, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 29:1.
Sacramento, CA

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Key Cosumnes River College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
December 19
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 2
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 scores to test-optional Cosumnes River, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall of senior year are available for retakes and possible superscoring. With the Regular Decision deadline on December 19, a November retake is generally the last fall test date likely to get scores back in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Cosumnes River, in-state tuition is $1,288 and out-of-state tuition is $13,216. To be considered for the most aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

Cosumnes River College’s out-of-state tuition is $13,216, compared with $1,288 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $22,086, which can make living costs a larger share of the budget than tuition. Actual net cost will depend on course load, housing choices, and need-based aid eligibility.
Student life at Cosumnes River College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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