Southern California Seminary SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The 100% acceptance rate means admission may be straightforward, but the 50% six-year graduation rate makes fit and follow-through the bigger strategy. Since Southern California Seminary is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your academic profile, and prioritize transcripts, goals, and finances.
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Southern California Seminary facts and stats
Southern California Seminary is a small institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 35 students. Southern California Seminary is located in a suburban setting, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1. Its 6-year graduation rate is 50%.
El Cajon, CA

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Key Southern California Seminary application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Offered
Early Decision
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 SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Southern California Seminary, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For the earliest Early Decision or Early Action deadline, plan on an October retake as the last fall test likely to have scores arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Southern California Seminary is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $17,640 before scholarships, grants, and other financial aid.

Southern California Seminary’s full cost of attendance includes tuition and fees of $17,640, plus housing, meals, books, and personal expenses. The amount students actually pay can vary based on financial need, scholarships, and other aid sources. Families should compare the listed tuition with their aid offer to estimate the net cost.
Student life at Southern California Seminary
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
7% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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