Rockland Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate and low tuition, SUNY Rockland is designed for access, so your strategy should focus on being ready once you enroll. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep as a readiness benchmark and aim for scores that show strong college-level reading and math skills.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Rockland Community College facts and stats
Rockland Community College enrolls 5,364 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. SUNY Rockland reports a freshman retention rate of 60%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
Suffern, NY

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Key Rockland 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
May 31
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 SUNY Rockland, take your first test by spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus the fall for retakes. Because SUNY Rockland is test-optional and has no Early Decision or Early Action deadline, do not plan around the May 31 financial aid priority date; instead, make sure any fall retake scores arrive by the application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
SUNY Rockland is a public college with in-state tuition of $5,664 and out-of-state tuition of $5,664. About 50% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the May 31 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

At SUNY Rockland, out-of-state tuition is $5,664, with room and board estimated at $14,090. About 50% of students receive financial aid, so many students may pay less than the published price depending on their financial need and award package. Families should compare direct costs with available grants, scholarships, and other aid to estimate the amount they may actually need to cover.
Student life at Rockland Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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