Deep Springs College
About Deep Springs College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Deep Springs College is a two-year college in the California high desert, founded in 1917. Every admitted student receives a full scholarship covering tuition, room and board. Students work about twenty hours a week on the college's cattle ranch and alfalfa farm, and govern the college themselves through a student body that sits on the admissions and curriculum committees. Most graduates transfer to a four-year college to finish a bachelor's degree. The college admitted women for the first time in 2018.
Founded
1917
Location
Deep Springs, California
Students
26
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
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Admissions
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How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
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Deadline
November 1
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ACT Scores
33/ 36
Academics
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The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
5:1
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Class Size
Small
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
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Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Deep Springs College fund their education.
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Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Deep Springs College.
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Enrollment
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Undergraduate Students
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Age 25+
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deep Springs College
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