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Eastern Shore Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate99.7%

With a 99.7% acceptance rate, Eastern Shore Community College is built to be accessible, so your main job is not proving you belong. Because it is test-optional, send scores only if they strengthen your record, then focus on placement, first-semester course choices, and the support systems that help you stay on track.

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

Eastern Shore Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Eastern Shore Community College enrolls 859 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Eastern Shore Community College has a 67% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Location

Melfa, VA

Undergrad Enrollment859

Freshman Retention67%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Eastern Shore 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

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

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Eastern Shore Community College, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Eastern Shore Community College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, and the June 1 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline.

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What you'll actually pay

Eastern Shore Community College lists in-state tuition at $4,902 and out-of-state tuition at $11,340. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,902

Out-of-State Tuition$11,340

Room and Board$8,900

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, Eastern Shore Community College lists tuition at $11,340, with room and board adding about $8,900. Students paying the lower in-state rate list tuition at $4,902, so total costs can vary significantly. Actual net price will depend on financial need, grant eligibility, and other aid sources.