Montcalm Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Montcalm’s 68.8% acceptance rate makes admission a realistic goal, but the 57% freshman retention rate is the number to take seriously. Because the school is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they are a clear strength, then prioritize program fit, advising, and a manageable first-year course load.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Montcalm Community College facts and stats
Montcalm Community College enrolls about 1,751 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Montcalm has a 57% freshman retention rate, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Sidney, MI
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Key Montcalm 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 scores to Montcalm, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. Since Montcalm does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its Regular Decision deadline to confirm whether an October or December retake is the last score date that will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Montcalm, in-state tuition is $6,930, while out-of-state tuition is $11,340. About 18% of students receive aid, so it’s worth reviewing grant, scholarship, and loan options as you compare your net cost.
For students paying out-of-state rates, tuition at Montcalm Community College is $11,340. Students charged in-state tuition pay $6,930, and room and board is listed at $9,660. About 18% of students receive financial aid, so families should compare the listed costs with any grants, scholarships, or other aid they qualify for.
Student life at Montcalm Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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