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SAT scores needed to get into Virginia Commonwealth University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Virginia Commonwealth University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1185

The average composite SAT score for admitted Virginia Commonwealth University freshman is 1185 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1185 is in the 74th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1070 to 1300

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1070 to 1300. The 75th percentile score is 1300 while the 25th percentile score is 1070.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by VCU but we estimate it to be around a 950 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 580

The average score for VCU students on the math portion of the SAT is 580 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 520 and the 75th percentile score 640.

Average SAT Reading Score 605

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 550 to 660 and the average score for Virginia Commonwealth University students is 605.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

29 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Virginia Commonwealth University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Virginia Commonwealth University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 92.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.75.

Can I get into VCU with a 1300 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1300 or higher is very competitive at VCU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 96% or higher.

Can I get into VCU with a 1190 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1190 to 1290 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 93% to 96%.

Can I get into VCU with a 1070 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1070 to 1180 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 87% to 93% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into VCU with a 950 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 950 to 1060 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 87% chance of admission to VCU. SAT scores below 950 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
Admission chances to Virginia Commonwealth University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 99%
1520 99%
1510 99%
1500 99%
1490 99%
1480 99%
1470 98%
1460 98%
1450 98%
1440 98%
1430 98%
1420 98%
1410 98%
1400 98%
1390 98%
1380 98%
1370 97%
1360 97%
1350 97%
1340 97%
1330 97%
1320 97%
1310 96%
1300 96%
1290 96%
1280 96%
1270 96%
1260 95%
1250 95%
1240 95%
1230 94%
1220 94%
1210 94%
1200 94%
1190 93%
1180 93%
1170 92%
1160 92%
1150 92%
1140 91%
1130 91%
1120 90%
1110 90%
1100 89%
1090 89%
1080 88%
1070 87%
1060 87%
1050 86%
1040 86%
1030 85%
1020 84%
1010 83%
1000 83%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234030 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Commonwealth University.