Cerritos College

If you want to apply to Cerritos College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may be eligible for fee waiver for their application.

Cerritos College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to Cerritos College?

Cerritos College does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Cerritos College Hard To Get Into?

It is not competitive to get into Cerritos College. Cerritos College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, Cerritos College accepted 65% of students, around 24,736 of the 38,002 students who applied.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Cerritos College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores.

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

What Does Cerritos College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Cerritos College Application Requirements

Double check with Cerritos College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cerritos College?

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Cerritos College doesn't consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Cerritos College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Transferring to Cerritos College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Cerritos College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Cerritos College during the following terms: - Fall Term

Cerritos College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Cerritos College?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cerritos College.

Do I have to submit test scores to Cerritos College?

Cerritos College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Cerritos College's acceptance rate?

Cerritos College's acceptance rate is 65%.

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