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California Indian Nations College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

California Indian Nations College pairs a 100% acceptance rate with a 100% freshman retention rate, which points to access and student follow-through. Your goal should be to arrive prepared, choose courses deliberately, and use the test-optional policy strategically by submitting SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen what your grades already show.

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

California Indian Nations College facts and stats

Quick Facts

California Indian Nations College is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 154. California Indian Nations College reports a 100% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1.

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Location

Palm Desert, CA

Undergrad Enrollment154

Freshman Retention100%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio6:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

Key California Indian Nations 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

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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

California Indian Nations College is test-optional, so follow a testing timeline only if you choose to submit scores. Aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Choose your final fall retake so scores arrive before the application deadline listed in Key Dates.

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What you'll actually pay

California Indian Nations College is a public college, so tuition and aid details may vary by residency and program. Review the school’s published costs and submit the FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and institutional aid.

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In-State TuitionN/A

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the out-of-state rate, California Indian Nations College’s published tuition is only part of the overall cost picture. Actual costs can vary based on fees, books, transportation, housing choices, and personal expenses. Financial aid eligibility may reduce the amount students pay, so families should focus on estimated net price rather than sticker price alone.

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