Paris Junior College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The standout here is cost: Paris Junior College’s average merit award is larger than in-state tuition and close to out-of-state tuition. Since the school is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep strategically: submit scores if they strengthen your profile, and focus on starting college ready to stay on track.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Paris Junior College facts and stats
Paris Junior College enrolls 4,533 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Paris Junior College has a 58% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 25:1.
Paris, TX
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Key Paris Junior College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not 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 scores to Paris Junior College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve a superscore. Since Paris Junior College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, line up any fall retake with the regular application deadline and choose the latest test date whose scores will arrive before that deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Paris Junior College is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,390 and out-of-state tuition of $4,890. About 37% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $4,140.
Out-of-state tuition at Paris Junior College is $4,890, while in-state tuition is $3,390, with room and board adding $6,051. Financial aid reaches 37% of students, and the average aid package is $6,728. Merit awards average $4,140, which can meaningfully reduce the bill for eligible students. Average debt at graduation is $5,833.
Student life at Paris Junior College
4% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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