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Salem Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate90.5%

Salem CC’s 90.5% acceptance rate means your main job is not proving you belong, but planning how to use the opportunity well. Because it is test optional, treat SAT or ACT scores as optional evidence, not the centerpiece. Compare program fit, advising, and total cost carefully, especially with a 66% freshman retention rate.

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

Salem Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Salem Community College enrolls 1,135 undergraduate students in a suburban setting. Salem CC has a freshman retention rate of 66%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Carneys Point, NJ

Undergrad Enrollment1,135

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Salem Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 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

Because Salem CC is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall senior year for retakes to improve your superscore. Salem CC does not list an Early Decision or Early Action deadline, so confirm the regular admission deadline and make your last fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Salem CC, in-state tuition is $5,904 and out-of-state tuition is $8,208. About 74% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,165. Submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$5,904

Out-of-State Tuition$8,208

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$1,165

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid74%

Average Aid Package$4,559

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Salem Community College is $8,208, while in-state tuition is $5,904. About 74% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $4,559, which can significantly reduce the amount students pay. Merit awards are more modest on average, at about $1,165.