York County Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
YCCC’s open access is a real advantage, but the 57% freshman retention rate is the number to take seriously. Your goal is to arrive ready for college-level work and choose a path you can sustain. Since scores are optional, use SAT or ACT prep only if it supports placement, confidence, or transfer plans.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
York County Community College facts and stats
York County Community College enrolls 1,875 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. At YCCC, the freshman retention rate is 57%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.
Wells, ME

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Key York County Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
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 plan to submit SAT or ACT scores to YCCC, aim to take your first test by spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes. YCCC does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, and its May 1 financial aid priority deadline is not a testing deadline, so confirm any program-specific cutoff before deciding how late to retest.
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What you'll actually pay
YCCC’s in-state tuition is $2,880, while out-of-state tuition is $5,760. With 81% of students receiving aid, completing the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline can help you be considered for available support.

At YCCC, out-of-state tuition is $5,760, while in-state tuition is $2,880; room and board adds about $12,309 for students living on campus. Financial aid is common, with 81% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $6,218. Merit awards are modest, averaging $910.
Student life at York County Community College
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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