Westmoreland County Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Westmoreland’s 85.7% acceptance rate means getting in is designed to be within reach, but the 67% retention rate makes your first-year plan important. Since the school is test-optional, use SAT or ACT scores strategically for placement, program requirements, or your own confidence rather than assuming they are the main admissions hurdle.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Westmoreland County Community College facts and stats
Westmoreland County Community College enrolls 3,990 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Westmoreland has a 67% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Youngwood, PA

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Key Westmoreland County Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 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
If you choose to submit scores to Westmoreland, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and a fall retake as superscoring opportunities, then choose the latest fall test date whose scores will arrive before your application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Westmoreland’s in-state tuition is $8,400, while out-of-state tuition is $12,600. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Westmoreland’s out-of-state tuition is $12,600, while in-state tuition is $8,400. Room and board is estimated at $7,200, so students should budget beyond tuition for housing and meals if they plan to live away from home. Actual costs can vary based on course load, fees, books, transportation, and financial need.
Student life at Westmoreland County 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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