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Central Piedmont Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Central Piedmont’s 100% acceptance rate means getting in is not the main question; your priority is entering the right program ready for college-level work. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep if scores can support placement, transfer plans, or your readiness benchmark.

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

Central Piedmont Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Central Piedmont Community College enrolls 20,375 undergraduate students. Central Piedmont has a 70% freshman retention rate. Its campus is in an urban setting, with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Undergrad Enrollment20,375

Freshman Retention70%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Central Piedmont Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

July 15

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 SAT or ACT scores to Central Piedmont, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, especially if superscoring could improve your result. For the March 15 Regular Decision deadline, a December retake should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Central Piedmont is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,824 and out-of-state tuition of $6,432. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the July 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,824

Out-of-State Tuition$6,432

Room and Board$12,944

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Central Piedmont’s out-of-state tuition is $6,432, compared with $1,824 for in-state students. Estimated room and board adds $12,944, so total costs can vary meaningfully based on living arrangements and tuition category. Students should use the listed tuition and housing figures as a starting point, then factor in personal expenses and any grant or scholarship aid they receive.