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West Kentucky Community and Technical College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate96%

With a 96% acceptance rate, West Kentucky is built for access, so your main strategy is starting in the right courses and staying on track. Since the school is test-optional, focus on SAT or ACT prep only if a score helps with placement or a specific program requirement.

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

West Kentucky Community and Technical College facts and stats

Quick Facts

West Kentucky Community and Technical College enrolls 5,274 undergraduate students. West Kentucky’s freshman retention rate is 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Located in an urban setting, West Kentucky has an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Location

Paducah, KY

Undergrad Enrollment5,274

Freshman Retention71%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key West Kentucky Community and Technical College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

August 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 SAT or ACT scores to test-optional West Kentucky, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Since West Kentucky does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, plan around the Regular Decision timeline, with the December test usually the latest practical retake for scores to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

West Kentucky is a public college with in-state tuition of $4,536 and out-of-state tuition of $6,240. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the August 2 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,536

Out-of-State Tuition$6,240

Room and Board$8,814

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

West Kentucky’s out-of-state tuition is $6,240, compared with $4,536 for in-state students. Room and board adds $8,814, so students should budget beyond tuition for living costs, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The amount students actually pay can vary based on financial need, grants, scholarships, and other aid eligibility.