San Joaquin Valley College - Ontario SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
SJVC Ontario is test-optional, so you do not need an SAT or ACT score just to be considered. If your GPA or coursework has weak spots, a solid score can still give you another way to show readiness, while the 75% freshman retention rate suggests many students who enroll are able to stay on track.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
San Joaquin Valley College - Ontario facts and stats
San Joaquin Valley College - Ontario enrolls 941 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. SJVC Ontario has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Ontario, CA

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Key San Joaquin Valley College - Ontario application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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 SJVC Ontario, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if superscoring could help. Since SJVC Ontario does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, check its regular admission deadline to decide which fall retake is the last one likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
SJVC Ontario is a private for-profit institution, and tuition typically does not depend on state residency. Review program costs, financial aid options, and FAFSA steps as you plan how to pay for school.

At SJVC Ontario, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees as well as living expenses such as housing, food, books, supplies, and transportation. Because San Joaquin Valley College - Ontario is a private for-profit institution, students should review program-level charges carefully, as costs can vary by credential and enrollment pace. Actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on financial need, eligibility for grants or loans, and personal living expenses.
Student life at San Joaquin Valley College - Ontario
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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