Cerritos College

Cerritos College is not competitive to get into. Around 65% of applicants get into Cerritos College each year. Out of 38,002 applications received in 2023, 24,736 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Cerritos College, the fee for the application is $50.

Cerritos College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Cerritos College's admissions stats.

Cerritos College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Cerritos College.

Want to Apply Early to Cerritos College?

Cerritos College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

More on Cerritos College Admissions

Transferring to Cerritos College

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

For Students Waitlisted to Cerritos College

Cerritos College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Cerritos College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling 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. What does Cerritos College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Cerritos College for more information on admission factors.

Cerritos College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Cerritos College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Cerritos College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Cerritos College?

Cerritos College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Cerritos College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on 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

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

Cerritos College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Cerritos College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Cerritos College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Do I have to submit test scores to Cerritos College?

✅ Cerritos College is not test optional.

What is Cerritos College's acceptance rate?

✅ Cerritos College has an acceptance rate of 65%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cerritos College?

❌ Cerritos College does not offer early decision.

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