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Wake Technical Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate21.6%

Wake Tech’s 21.6% acceptance rate makes it more selective than many students expect from a community college. Since it is test-optional, aim to submit SAT or ACT scores only if they are at or above the college’s published middle 50% range, and use the policy strategically if your scores fall short.

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

Wake Technical Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Wake Technical Community College enrolls 24,609 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Wake Tech’s freshman retention rate is 72%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Raleigh, NC

Undergrad Enrollment24,609

Freshman Retention72%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Wake Technical 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

March 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 Wake Tech, take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus a fall retake for improvement. Since Wake Tech does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, line up any fall retake with the application deadline for your intended term rather than the March 15 financial aid priority date.

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What you'll actually pay

Wake Tech’s in-state tuition is $2,432, while out-of-state tuition is $8,576. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,432

Out-of-State Tuition$8,576

Room and Board$17,334

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Wake Tech is $8,576, compared with $2,432 for the in-state rate. Room and board is listed at $17,334, so living costs can be a larger part of the budget than tuition for many students. Actual net price will vary based on course load, living arrangement, fees, and eligibility for grants or other financial aid.