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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate87%

At Sampson, the 87% acceptance rate means admission is usually within reach if you complete the basics, so your strategy should focus on choosing the right program, placement requirements, and a first-year plan you can stick with. Because the school is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep only if scores are needed for placement or your own transfer goals.

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

Sampson Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Sampson Community College enrolls about 1,526 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Sampson has a freshman retention rate of 66%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Clinton, NC

Undergrad Enrollment1,526

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio8:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Sampson Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

July 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

Since Sampson 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 of senior year for retakes and possible superscore gains. With Sampson’s Regular Decision deadline on June 1, a December retake should still leave enough time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Sampson’s in-state tuition is $2,280, while out-of-state tuition is $8,040. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the July 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,280

Out-of-State Tuition$8,040

Room and Board$10,467

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the out-of-state rate, tuition at Sampson Community College is $8,040, compared with $2,280 for in-state students. Room and board is estimated at $10,467, so housing and living costs can add substantially to the total price. Actual costs will vary based on enrollment level, living arrangements, and any grants or scholarships a student receives.