Truckee Meadows Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At TMCC, the 100% acceptance rate means admission is not the main hurdle; your strategy should be starting in the right courses and keeping costs predictable. If you test, aim for scores that place you into credit-bearing math and English, while using the low in-state tuition to plan a path you can sustain.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Truckee Meadows Community College facts and stats
Truckee Meadows Community College enrolls about 10,885 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. TMCC has a freshman retention rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Reno, NV

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Key Truckee Meadows 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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Financial Aid Priority
July 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 choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to TMCC, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year so you have the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Since TMCC does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, choose your last fall retake based on the regular admission deadline you plan to meet and allow time for scores to arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
TMCC is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,970 and out-of-state tuition of $11,636. About 45% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,342. Submit the FAFSA by the July 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

At TMCC, out-of-state tuition is $11,636, while in-state tuition is $2,970. Room and board is estimated at $19,728, so living costs can be a major part of the budget. About 45% of students receive aid, with an average package of $4,879. Merit awards average $3,342, which can help reduce net costs for qualifying students.
Student life at Truckee Meadows Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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