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Kennebec Valley Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Acceptance RateN/A

Kennebec Valley’s low tuition means the biggest payoff may come from avoiding extra semesters, not chasing small merit awards. Because Kennebec Valley is test-optional, submit scores only if they clearly support your academic readiness or placement. Aim to start in credit-bearing courses so you can keep momentum after year one.

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

Kennebec Valley Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Kennebec Valley Community College enrolls 2,489 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Kennebec Valley has a freshman retention rate of 64%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Fairfield, ME

Undergrad Enrollment2,489

Freshman Retention64%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Kennebec Valley Community 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

March 1

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

Kennebec Valley is test-optional, so this timeline only matters if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Plan a first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall senior-year test for superscore retakes, with your final retake being the latest fall test whose scores arrive before Kennebec Valley’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Kennebec Valley is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,880 and out-of-state tuition of $5,760. About 19% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,000. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$2,880

Out-of-State Tuition$5,760

Room and Board$7,344

Average Merit Award$1,000

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid19%

Average Aid Package$7,298

Average Debt at GradN/A

Kennebec Valley’s out-of-state tuition is $5,760, while in-state tuition is $2,880; room and board adds about $7,344. About 19% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $7,298. The average merit award is $1,000, so need-based aid may play a larger role for many students.