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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate16.5%

Mission College pairs very low in-state tuition with a selective 16.5% admit rate, so you should set a clear score target if you plan to submit testing. Since it is test-optional, aim for the upper end of its admitted-student SAT or ACT range before sending scores.

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

Mission College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Mission College enrolls 6,909 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Mission College has a 73% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 26:1.

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Undergrad Enrollment6,909

Freshman Retention73%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio26:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Mission College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

December 14

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

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 Mission College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, with the November SAT or October ACT as the last practical options before the December 14 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Mission College lists in-state tuition at $1,380 and out-of-state tuition at $12,390. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition$12,390

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Mission College’s out-of-state tuition is $12,390, while in-state tuition is $1,380. As a public college, what students actually pay can differ based on tuition classification, fees, books, living costs, and financial need. Students should compare the published tuition with their financial aid offer to estimate their net cost.