HCC SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: Not strictly defined due to open-admission policy; however, scores between 900–1100 are common among test-takers at HCC.
• Average Score: Approximately 1000, based on historical data of students who submit scores for placement.
• Percentile: Scores around the 50th percentile are typical for students submitting SAT results at Hagerstown Community College.

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are optional for most programs at Hagerstown Community College (HCC) due to its open-admission policy.
• Scores are evaluated primarily for placement in math and English courses rather than as an admission threshold.
• HCC does not have a published superscoring policy for SAT scores; individual section scores may be considered for placement.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores, or HCC’s own placement tests, may be used instead of SAT scores for course placement.
• Applicants aiming for competitive programs at Hagerstown Community College are recommended to target SAT scores above 1000 to strengthen their academic profile.