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Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC 2-Year Public
Acceptance Rate80%
Acceptance Rate80%

Trident Technical College Admissions

If you are considering submitting an application to Trident Technical College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Trident Technical College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Trident Technical College's admissions stats.

Trident Technical College 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.5
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Waitlist No

Trident Technical College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Trident Technical College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––

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Trident Technical College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is Trident Technical College Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Trident Technical College is not competitive. Trident Technical College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, Trident Technical College accepted 80% of students, around 2,821 from the 3,524 applicants.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Trident Technical College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores. Admissions to nursing and allied health programs is program moderately difficult.

Transferring to Trident Technical College

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to Trident Technical College

Trident Technical College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Trident Technical College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong. Curious about the factors that are considered by Trident Technical College 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 Trident Technical College for more information on admission factors.

Trident Technical College Application Requirements

To apply to Trident Technical College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Trident Technical College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Trident Technical College?

Students admitted to Trident Technical College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5. Trident Technical College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

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

Trident Technical College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Trident Technical College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for Trident Technical College?

What is a Good ACT Score for Trident Technical College?

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Trident Technical College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Trident Technical College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Trident Technical College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Trident Technical College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Trident Technical College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Trident Technical College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Trident Technical College accept transfer credits?

✅ Trident Technical College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Trident Technical College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Do I have to submit test scores to Trident Technical College?

❌ No, Trident Technical College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Trident Technical College's acceptance rate?

✅ Trident Technical College has an acceptance rate of 80%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Trident Technical College?

❌ Trident Technical College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Trident Technical College?

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Trident Technical College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

80%

How hard is it to get into Trident Technical College? Trident Technical College is a open admission institution. The Trident Technical College acceptance rate is 80%. This means that the institution accepts 80 out of every 100 applicants.

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Trident Technical College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Trident Technical College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Trident Technical College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Trident Technical College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Trident Technical College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.5

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Trident Technical College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.5. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

11,286

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

80%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$5,060

Out-of-State

$8,607

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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