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Mt. San Jacinto College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate68.7%

MSJC’s 68.7% acceptance rate changes the question: your main goal is to start with a plan that keeps costs low and credits moving toward graduation. Because MSJC is test-optional and no test-score scholarship threshold is listed here, focus first on grades, placement requirements, and advising, then submit scores only if they clearly strengthen your file.

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

Mt. San Jacinto College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Mt. San Jacinto College enrolls 17,627 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. MSJC has a freshman retention rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 32:1.

Location

San Jacinto, CA

Undergrad Enrollment17,627

Freshman Retention63%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio32:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Mt. San Jacinto College 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

June 1

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 MSJC, take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and potential superscoring gains. Since MSJC does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, check the Regular Decision deadline and treat the latest fall test whose scores arrive before that date as your last useful retake.

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What you'll actually pay

MSJC is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,380 and out-of-state tuition of $12,660. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition$12,660

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

For students paying the out-of-state rate, MSJC tuition is $12,660, while the in-state tuition figure is $1,380. Room and board is listed at $22,086, which can make living costs a major part of the overall budget. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on housing choices, fees, books, and eligibility for financial aid.