Almost all community colleges are open-access, which means almost anyone who applies is accepted. Usually the highest degree a student can earn at a community college is an associate degree. Most community colleges are commuter schools and do not have housing for students.

Do community colleges reject anyone?

In general, just like most other colleges, a community college can deny you. ... Different community colleges have different entrance requirements. However, most of them have an open admissions policy. Put simply, it means that they will accept anyone who wants to go to them.

Is it hard to be accepted into a community college?

While most community colleges have open admissions policies, there are still some basic requirements you need to meet. The first being you need a high school diploma. ... At a community college, certain programs may require you to show certain SAT or ACT scores to be admitted.