Manchester Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Manchester Community College’s 100% acceptance rate means access is the point, not a narrow admissions cutoff. Since it is test-optional, SAT/ACT scores are not the central lever for getting in. Your priority should be picking the right program, planning costs, and building first-year habits that help you stay on track.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Manchester Community College facts and stats
Manchester Community College enrolls 2,081 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. The freshman retention rate is 61%. Manchester Community College has a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Manchester, NH

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Key Manchester 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
September 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 scores to Manchester Community College, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve a superscore. Manchester Community College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so use its regular admission deadline, rather than the September 1 financial aid priority deadline, to decide which fall retake can still arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Manchester Community College lists in-state tuition at $6,450 and out-of-state tuition at $14,700. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the September 1 priority deadline.

Manchester Community College’s out-of-state tuition is $14,700, compared with $6,450 for in-state students. As a public community college, the final price can vary based on enrollment level, fees, books, transportation, and each student’s financial need. Students should review their aid eligibility carefully, since grants or other support can reduce the amount paid out of pocket.
Student life at Manchester Community College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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