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Mount Wachusett Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.50

Acceptance Rate38.3%

Although Mount Wachusett is test-optional, its 38.3% acceptance rate means admission is not automatic. If your GPA is near the 2.5 average, a strong SAT or ACT score can strengthen your application by adding another clear academic signal.

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

Mount Wachusett Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Mount Wachusett Community College enrolls 3,694 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Mount Wachusett has a freshman retention rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Gardner, MA

Undergrad Enrollment3,694

Freshman Retention63%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Mount Wachusett Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

September 11

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 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

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Mount Wachusett, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. Because the Regular Decision deadline is September 11, a summer retake is likely your last realistic chance for scores to arrive on time.

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What you'll actually pay

Mount Wachusett is a public college with in-state tuition of $600 and out-of-state tuition of $5,520. About 52% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,094. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline for aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$600

Out-of-State Tuition$5,520

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$1,094

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid52%

Average Aid Package$7,155

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Mount Wachusett Community College is $5,520, while in-state tuition is $600. About 52% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $7,155. Merit scholarships are more modest on average, at about $1,094, so students should factor both need-based aid and eligibility for smaller awards into their cost estimate.