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

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At SUNY Dutchess, the biggest opportunity is affordability and access, not chasing a hidden test-score cutoff. Since the school is test-optional, use the SAT or ACT strategically if a strong score supports placement, transfer goals, or scholarship applications elsewhere, while keeping your GPA and course choices at the center.

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

Dutchess Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Dutchess Community College enrolls about 6,601 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. SUNY Dutchess has a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its profile reflects a mid-sized community college within the SUNY system.

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Undergrad Enrollment6,601

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio20:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Dutchess 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

Coming soon

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 SUNY Dutchess, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, making sure any fall test date leaves time for scores to arrive by the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

SUNY Dutchess is a public college with in-state tuition of $5,000 and out-of-state tuition of $10,000. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to estimate your net cost.

In-State Tuition$5,000

Out-of-State Tuition$10,000

Room and Board$14,316

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At SUNY Dutchess, out-of-state tuition is $10,000, while New York students pay $5,000 before fees and other expenses. Room and board adds about $14,316, so living on campus can be a significant part of the total cost. As a public community college, actual costs can vary based on housing choices, course load, and financial need.