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Dona Ana Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate92.5%

The key question at DACC is not whether the door is open, since 92.5% of applicants are admitted, but how you will start strong once you arrive. With test-optional admissions, focus on scores only if they can improve placement, satisfy program requirements, or support a future transfer plan.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Dona Ana Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Dona Ana Community College enrolls about 7,200 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. DACC has a 63% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Undergrad Enrollment7,200

Freshman Retention63%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio21:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Dona Ana Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional DACC, plan your first sitting by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Since DACC does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its regular admission deadline as your score-arrival cutoff, and aim for an early fall retake as your last chance to add a stronger score or improve a superscore.

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What you'll actually pay

DACC lists in-state tuition at $2,238 and out-of-state tuition at $5,880. To be considered for available financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,238

Out-of-State Tuition$5,880

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Dona Ana Community College is $5,880, compared with $2,238 for in-state tuition. Actual costs can vary based on fees, books, living expenses, and financial need. Students should review DACC’s financial aid options to estimate their net price before comparing costs.