Zane State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Test-optional does not mean test-irrelevant at Zane State. With a 56.6% acceptance rate, a strong SAT or ACT score can still give you another way to show you are ready for college-level math and reading. If your transcript has weaker spots, testing is a practical place to add strength.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Zane State College facts and stats
Zane State College enrolls 1,769 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Zane State has a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its size and setting make it a smaller college option for students comparing campus environments.
Zanesville, OH

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Key Zane State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 11
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 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
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Zane State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes if needed. Since the Regular Decision deadline is August 11, a December retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
Zane State lists in-state tuition at $5,970 and out-of-state tuition at $11,730. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

At Zane State College, out-of-state tuition is $11,730, while in-state tuition is $5,970. Room and board is listed at $6,076, so total costs can vary meaningfully depending on living arrangements and eligibility for lower tuition. Students should compare the published price with any grants, scholarships, or need-based aid they receive to estimate what they may actually pay.
Student life at Zane State College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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