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

SAT Range760 to 980

ACT Range16 to 20

Average GPA2.82

Acceptance Rate68%

The standout number is not Pierpont’s 68% acceptance rate, but its 59% freshman retention rate. Your goal is to show you are ready to persist, and if you submit scores, aim for a 20+ ACT to place above Pierpont’s middle range.

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

Pierpont Community & Technical College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Pierpont Community & Technical College enrolls about 1,938 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Pierpont has a 59% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Location

Fairmont, WV

Undergrad Enrollment1,938

Freshman Retention59%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio21:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Pierpont Community & Technical 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 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 Pierpont, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Since Pierpont does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make sure your final fall retake scores will arrive before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Pierpont’s in-state tuition is $5,762, while out-of-state tuition is $13,660. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$5,762

Out-of-State Tuition$13,660

Room and BoardN/A

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 Pierpont is $13,660, while in-state tuition is $5,762. As a public community and technical college, the amount students actually pay can vary based on program costs, fees, living arrangements, and financial need. Students should compare the listed tuition with available grants, scholarships, and other aid to estimate their net cost.