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

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate91.1%

With a 91% acceptance rate and test-optional policy, NCTC is likely to be accessible, so do not make admission your only benchmark. Focus on choosing a clear program, understanding any placement steps, and building the habits that help you stay on track after you enroll.

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

North Central Texas College facts and stats

Quick Facts

North Central Texas College enrolls 8,106 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. NCTC has a freshman retention rate of 66%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Gainesville, TX

Undergrad Enrollment8,106

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key North 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

May 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

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional NCTC, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and possible superscoring. Because NCTC does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make sure any fall retake scores arrive before your application deadline for the term you plan to enter; the May 1 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline.

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What you'll actually pay

At NCTC, in-state tuition is $3,768 and out-of-state tuition is $6,288. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$3,768

Out-of-State Tuition$6,288

Room and Board$6,422

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At NCTC, out-of-state tuition is $6,288, while in-state tuition is $3,768. Students should also plan for room and board, listed at $6,422, plus books, fees, transportation, and personal expenses. Financial aid can lower the amount students actually pay, so families should compare the published price with their aid offer.