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Pierpont Community & Technical College

Fairmont, WV 2-Year Public
Acceptance Rate97%

Pierpont Community And Technical College Admissions

It is not difficult to get into Pierpont Community & Technical College. The acceptance rate at Pierpont Community & Technical College is 97%. Last year, 936 students applied to Pierpont Community & Technical College and 904 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Pierpont Community & Technical College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Pierpont Community & Technical College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Pierpont Community & Technical College's admissions stats.

Pierpont Community & Technical College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 2.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 3%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 92%
Waitlist No

Pierpont Community & Technical College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Pierpont Community & Technical College.

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

Want to Apply Early to Pierpont Community & Technical College?


Pierpont Community & Technical College does not offer early decision or early action.

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


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Transferring to Pierpont Community & Technical College

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

For Students Waitlisted to Pierpont Community & Technical College

Pierpont Community & Technical College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Pierpont Community & 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 has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important 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 admissions factors where you're strong. Wondering what factors are considered by Pierpont Community & 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 Pierpont Community & Technical College for more information on admission factors.

Pierpont Community & Technical College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Pierpont Community & Technical College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Pierpont Community & Technical College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Other Requirements Immunization record
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Pierpont Community & Technical College?

Students admitted to Pierpont Community & Technical College have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 61% submitted a class rank. At Pierpont Community & Technical College 3% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 19% were in the top 25% and 47% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Pierpont Community & Technical College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

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 Pierpont Community & Technical College 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

Pierpont Community & Technical College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 92% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Pierpont Community & Technical College students scored 480 or higher and 75% of students scored 380 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Pierpont Community & Technical College students scored 500 or higher, and 75% scored a 380 or higher.

To be most competitive at Pierpont Community & Technical College, you should strive to earn between 16 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Pierpont Community & Technical College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Pierpont Community & Technical College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Pierpont Community & Technical College

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

Transfer students can enroll in Pierpont Community & Technical College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Pierpont Community & Technical College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Pierpont Community & Technical College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Pierpont Community & Technical College.

Does Pierpont Community & Technical College accept transfer credits?

✅ Pierpont Community & Technical College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Pierpont Community & Technical College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Pierpont Community & Technical College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Pierpont Community & Technical College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Pierpont Community & Technical College?

✅ Pierpont Community & Technical College is not test optional.

What is Pierpont Community & Technical College's acceptance rate?

✅ Pierpont Community & Technical College has an acceptance rate of 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Pierpont Community & Technical College?

❌ Pierpont Community & Technical College does not offer early decision.

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Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

97%

How hard is it to get into Pierpont Community And Technical College? Pierpont Community And Technical College is a less selective institution. The Pierpont Community And Technical College acceptance rate is 97%. This means that the institution accepts 96 out of every 100 applicants.

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Pierpont Community And 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 Pierpont Community And Technical College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Pierpont Community And Technical College is Continuous processing.

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

Pierpont Community And Technical College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

380 - 480

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Reading SAT Range

380 - 500

Pierpont Community And Technical College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

2.82

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Pierpont Community And Technical College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.82. 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

1,938

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

97%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$5,396

Out-of-State

$12,366

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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