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Panola College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Panola’s 100% acceptance rate means admission is designed to be accessible, so your bigger focus should be starting ready to stay on track. With a 58% freshman retention rate, preparation matters. Since Panola is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your academic profile.

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

Panola College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Panola College enrolls 2,691 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Panola has a 58% freshman retention rate, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Carthage, TX

Undergrad Enrollment2,691

Freshman Retention58%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Panola College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 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 scores to Panola, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. The June 1 financial aid priority deadline is not a testing cutoff, so plan around your application deadline instead.

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What you'll actually pay

Panola’s in-state tuition is $990, and out-of-state tuition is also $990. About 12% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is June 1.

In-State Tuition$990

Out-of-State Tuition$990

Room and Board$6,860

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid12%

Average Aid Package$8,774

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Panola College is listed at $990, with room and board adding $6,860 for students living on campus. About 12% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $8,774. For students who qualify, aid can significantly reduce the amount paid out of pocket.