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Central Texas College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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CTC’s test-optional policy changes how you should think about testing: your score is a planning tool, not just an admissions hurdle. Aim for SAT or ACT results that place you confidently into college-level coursework, because the 60% freshman retention rate makes starting in the right classes especially important.

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

Central Texas College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Central Texas College enrolls 8,373 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. CTC has a 60% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Killeen, TX

Undergrad Enrollment8,373

Freshman Retention60%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Central Texas 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

June 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

CTC is test-optional, so follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Aim for your first test by spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and a fall retake for superscoring, with the last fall test being the latest one whose scores will arrive before CTC’s regular decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

CTC lists in-state tuition at $3,912 and out-of-state tuition at $7,500. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$3,912

Out-of-State Tuition$7,500

Room and Board$7,200

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Central Texas College, out-of-state tuition is $7,500, while in-state tuition is $3,912. Room and board is listed at $7,200, so total costs can differ meaningfully based on tuition category and living plans. Students should use CTC’s financial aid process to see how grants, scholarships, and other aid may reduce the amount they actually pay.