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San Jacinto College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1070 to 1210

ACT Range22 to 27

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

San Jac’s 100% acceptance rate gives you access, but the 54% freshman retention rate is the stat to take seriously. Your strategy should focus on choosing the right program, using advising early, and staying on track once enrolled. Since San Jac is test-optional, submit scores only if they support placement or a specific program goal.

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

San Jacinto College facts and stats

Quick Facts

San Jacinto College is a suburban institution with 31,812 undergraduate students. San Jac has a 54% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24.3:1.

Location

Pasadena, TX

Undergrad Enrollment31,812

Freshman Retention54%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio24.3:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key San Jacinto 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

June 30

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 test-optional San Jac, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and a fall retake to improve your score, then confirm San Jac’s regular application cutoff so your last fall scores arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

San Jac’s in-state tuition is $4,320, while out-of-state tuition is $6,690. About 71% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is June 30.

In-State Tuition$4,320

Out-of-State Tuition$6,690

Room and Board$22,916

Average Merit Award$2,728

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid71%

Average Aid Package$6,116

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state tuition, San Jacinto College lists tuition at $6,690, compared with $4,320 for in-state tuition. Room and board is estimated at $22,916, so living arrangements can make a major difference in total cost. About 71% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $6,116, and merit awards average $2,728.