San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
An 80% freshman retention rate suggests students who start at SJVC Rancho Cordova often continue, so fit and program readiness matter alongside admission. Since the school is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it clearly strengthens your academic record.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova facts and stats
San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova enrolls 224 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. SJVC Rancho Cordova has a freshman retention rate of 80%, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
Rancho Cordova, CA

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Key San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
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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 Rancho Cordova, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes if a higher score could help. Since SJVC Rancho Cordova does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, work backward from the Regular Decision deadline and choose the last fall retake whose scores will arrive before it.
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What you'll actually pay
At SJVC Rancho Cordova, cost planning starts with understanding program-specific tuition and available aid options. SJVC Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit college, and pricing may vary by program, so review your estimated charges and complete the FAFSA to see which federal aid options may apply.

At SJVC Rancho Cordova, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees along with living, books, supplies, and other personal expenses, and it can vary by program and enrollment pace. As a private for-profit college, students should compare the published program cost with any grants, scholarships, or loans in their aid offer. Families may want to focus on the net price after aid and the amount they would need to borrow.
Student life at San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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