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SUNY Schenectady County Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, your main job at SUNY Schenectady is choosing the program, schedule, and support that help you stay on track. The 51% freshman retention rate makes early planning important, so use academic prep to strengthen placement, confidence, and momentum once you enroll.

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

SUNY Schenectady County Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

SUNY Schenectady County Community College enrolls about 3,490 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. SUNY Schenectady has a freshman retention rate of 51%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Schenectady, NY

Undergrad Enrollment3,490

Freshman Retention51%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key SUNY Schenectady County 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

May 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

If you choose to submit scores to SUNY Schenectady, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Since test scores are optional and are not tied to the May 1 financial aid priority deadline, retake only if a stronger score would help your application or other colleges on your list.

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What you'll actually pay

At SUNY Schenectady, in-state tuition is $4,968 and out-of-state tuition is $7,452. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid on time.

In-State Tuition$4,968

Out-of-State Tuition$7,452

Room and Board$10,478

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

SUNY Schenectady’s out-of-state tuition is $7,452, compared with $4,968 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $10,478, so total costs can vary based on housing choices and eligibility for lower tuition rates. Actual out-of-pocket cost will depend on financial need, grants, scholarships, and other aid a student receives.