Dutchess Community College

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DCC Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of DCC's admissions stats.

Dutchess Community College Application Deadlines

Check with Dutchess Community College directly for more info on application deadlines.

Want to Apply Early to DCC?

Dutchess Community College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with DCC directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

More on Dutchess Community College Admissions

Transferring to Dutchess Community College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to DCC

DCC has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into DCC?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong. What does DCC consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with DCC for more information on admission factors.

DCC 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to DCC, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with DCC's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into DCC?

Students admitted to DCC have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8. At DCC 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 26% were in the top 25% and 61% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Dutchess Community College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to DCC directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

DCC does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

DCC does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Dutchess Community College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to DCC.

Transfer students can enroll in DCC during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

DCC Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to DCC?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to DCC.

Do I have to submit test scores to DCC?

✅ DCC is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is DCC's acceptance rate?

✅ DCC's acceptance rate is 47%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at DCC?

🟨 DCC may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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