South Coast College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 94.7% acceptance rate and 50% freshman retention, South Coast College is a place where getting in is likely, but choosing the right support, program, and cost fit matters. Since it is test-optional, submit an SAT or ACT score only if it clearly strengthens your application.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
South Coast College facts and stats
South Coast College enrolls about 307 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. South Coast College has a 50% freshman retention rate, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Orange, CA

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Key South Coast College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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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 SAT or ACT scores to test-optional South Coast College, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, then pick the last fall test date only if its score release will arrive before South Coast College’s earliest application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
South Coast College is a private for-profit institution with tuition and fees of $13,152. Use this figure as a starting point, then review available grants, scholarships, and payment options to estimate your net cost.

South Coast College lists tuition and fees at $13,152, with total cost rising once housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses are included. As a private for-profit institution, students’ actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on financial need and aid eligibility. Families should compare the full estimated cost with any grants, scholarships, or loans offered.
Student life at South Coast College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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