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Your chances of getting into Virginia State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

96%
Admission Difficulty for Virginia State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at VSU is 96%.  Its admission rate is the 38th lowest in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into VSU and can you get accepted?

Virginia State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 9,587 out of the 9,978 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 84 percent on standardized admission tests. Virginia State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.85. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Virginia State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.85 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 940 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Virginia State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

VSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

830-1040

Applicants Submitting SAT 

21%
SAT Scores for Virginia State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 430
SAT Math 25th 400
SAT Composite 25th 830
SAT Scores for Virginia State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 530
SAT Math 75th 510
SAT Composite 75th 1040
Average SAT Score 940

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Virginia State University?

Virginia State 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 college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Virginia State University score in the top 87 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 830-1040 and the average score is 940.  VSU ranks #36 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 940 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 935, you have around a 96% chance of being admitted. A 935 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

Virginia State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1040 and Above Good >98%
935 to 1040 Avg + 96%-98%
830 to 935 Avg - 93%-96%
725 to 830 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 725 Low <87%
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VSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Virginia State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 15
ACT Scores for Virginia State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 18
ACT Math 75th 17
ACT Composite 75th 21
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into VSU?

Virginia State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

VSU regularly accepts students who score 15 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 81 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 15-21.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Virginia State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >98%
18 to 21 Avg + 96%-98%
15 to 18 Avg - 93%-96%
12 to 15 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 12 Low <87%
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VSU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.85

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Virginia State University?

You can get into VSU with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Virginia State University was 2.85 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #40 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 2.85 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as VSU accepts 96% of all applicants.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

57% of Virginia State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Virginia State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 5%
Top 25% of class 17%
Top 50% of class 57%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Virginia State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,987 3,991 9,978
Accepted 5,752 3,835 9,587
Acceptance Rate 96% 96% 96%
Enrolled 583 337 920
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 9% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Virginia State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Virginia State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Virginia State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Virginia State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Virginia State University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234155 IPEDS survey data for Virginia State University.

FAQs

Does Virginia State University prefer SAT or ACT?

21% of students submit their SAT scores to VSU. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Virginia State University?

96% of those who apply are granted admission to VSU. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Virginia State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 830 and 1040. 21% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Virginia State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 21. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.