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

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ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Grossmont’s 100% acceptance rate means the main question is how prepared you are to start strong once you arrive. With low in-state tuition and a 71% freshman retention rate, focus on choosing the right courses, building study habits early, and using test prep only if it supports placement or transfer goals.

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

Grossmont College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Grossmont College is a suburban institution with 14,440 undergraduate students. Grossmont reports a 71% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.

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Location

El Cajon, CA

Undergrad Enrollment14,440

Freshman Retention71%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

Key Grossmont College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

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 Grossmont, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and any superscoring benefit, with December as the last fall retake that should still arrive before the June 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Grossmont, in-state tuition is $1,288 and out-of-state tuition is $11,256. Grossmont’s FAFSA priority deadline is March 2, so submit it by then for financial aid consideration.

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In-State Tuition$1,288

Room and Board$11,493

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Grossmont’s out-of-state tuition is $11,256, while California students pay $1,288 before other costs. Room and board is estimated at $11,493, so total expenses can vary significantly based on living arrangements and tuition category. Financial aid can further reduce what students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.

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