Haywood Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Haywood’s 83.8% acceptance rate means admission is usually not the main challenge. Since Haywood is test-optional, your strategy should be to enter prepared for college-level classes, understand any placement or program requirements, and use SAT or ACT prep only if it helps with placement or confidence before enrollment.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Haywood Community College facts and stats
Haywood Community College enrolls 1,395 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Haywood has a freshman retention rate of 64%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.
Clyde, NC

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Key Haywood 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
July 15
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
Because Haywood is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall senior-year dates as retakes to improve a possible superscore. Since Haywood does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make the latest fall retake the last SAT or ACT whose scores will arrive before its Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
At Haywood, in-state tuition is $2,432 and out-of-state tuition is $8,576. With 82% of students receiving aid, complete the FAFSA by the July 15 priority deadline to be considered for available financial aid.

At Haywood Community College, out-of-state tuition is $8,576, while in-state tuition is $2,432. Room and board is listed at $12,814, so total costs can rise significantly for students living away from home. With 82% of students receiving financial aid, many students do not pay the full listed price. Actual costs will depend on aid eligibility, housing choices, and other personal expenses.
Student life at Haywood Community College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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