Arapahoe Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, your strategy at Arapahoe Community College should start with choosing the right program and keeping costs predictable. Because the college is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add useful context to your academic record. A steady GPA can also matter for scholarship opportunities.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Arapahoe Community College facts and stats
Arapahoe Community College enrolls about 15,012 undergraduate students. Arapahoe Community College is located in a suburban setting, with a 55.8:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its size and campus setting may appeal to students looking for a community college environment near suburban resources.
Littleton, CO

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Key Arapahoe Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
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Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
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
Arapahoe Community College is test-optional, so follow a testing timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores or need them for other colleges. Plan your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, especially if other schools on your list superscore.
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What you'll actually pay
Arapahoe Community College lists in-state tuition at $4,058 and out-of-state tuition at $16,658. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Arapahoe Community College lists tuition at $16,658, while in-state tuition is $4,058. Room and board is estimated at $16,785, so living costs can be a major part of the total budget. Merit awards average $1,938, which can help reduce the amount students need to cover.
Student life at Arapahoe Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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