Central Maine Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The bigger signal here is not the 98.8% acceptance rate, but the 57% freshman retention rate. Central Maine CC is test-optional, so you do not need scores to make admission realistic. Submit SAT or ACT results only if they show you are ready for the coursework you plan to take.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Central Maine Community College facts and stats
Central Maine Community College enrolls 4,643 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Central Maine CC has a 57% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.
Auburn, ME

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Key Central Maine Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Central Maine CC, aim to take your first test by spring of junior year so you can use summer and a fall senior-year sitting for retakes. Since Central Maine CC does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, line up your final retake with the Regular Decision timeline and choose the latest fall test date whose scores will arrive before that deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Central Maine CC is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,880 and out-of-state tuition of $5,760. About 63% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,343, which can help lower the amount families pay.

At Central Maine CC, out-of-state tuition is $5,760, while in-state tuition is $2,880. Room and board adds about $10,000 for students living on campus. Financial aid can make a meaningful difference, with 63% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $8,230; the average merit award is $1,343.
Student life at Central Maine Community College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
12% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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ACT: 30–33
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