Skyline College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Skyline, a 99% acceptance rate means your strategy should start with fit, cost, and next-step planning rather than admission odds. Since testing is optional, focus first on grades, course placement, and prerequisites that support your transfer or career goals.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Skyline College facts and stats
Skyline College enrolls 9,572 undergraduate students. Skyline is located in a suburban campus setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 29:1.
San Bruno, CA

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Key Skyline College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
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 Skyline, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve your superscore. Since Skyline does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make sure your last fall retake reports in time for the Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Skyline is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,104 and out-of-state tuition of $9,912. Skyline’s FAFSA priority deadline is March 2, so submit it by then to be considered on time.

For students paying out-of-state rates, Skyline College’s tuition is $9,912, compared with $1,104 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $27,995, making housing a major factor in the total cost. Actual net price can vary based on fees, books, housing choices, and financial need.
Student life at Skyline College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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