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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Vernon College’s 100% acceptance rate shifts your strategy: getting in is the starting point, not the finish line. With test-optional admissions, use the SAT or ACT strategically for placement, program needs, or academic planning. Because freshman retention is 41%, choose supports early and make a clear plan to stay on track.

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

Vernon College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Vernon College enrolls 2,299 undergraduates and is located in a small-town setting. Vernon College has a 41% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Vernon, TX

Undergrad Enrollment2,299

Freshman Retention41%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Vernon 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

August 21

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 Vernon College, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall can be used for retakes and superscoring. Use Vernon College’s Regular Decision timeline, not the August 21 financial aid priority deadline, to decide whether a fall retake will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Vernon College is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,000 and out-of-state tuition of $4,800. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the August 21 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$3,000

Out-of-State Tuition$4,800

Room and Board$6,320

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Vernon College lists out-of-state tuition at $4,800, compared with $3,000 for in-state tuition. Room and board adds $6,320 before books, fees, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual costs can vary by tuition category, housing plans, and financial need, so students should compare the published price with any grants, scholarships, or other aid they receive.