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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
89.00%	910

Virginia State University's acceptance rate is 89.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 10,577 students applied and 9,414 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into VSU.

VSU's acceptance rate places 28th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 910 and the ACT score is 18 at VSU. VSU's SAT score ranks 32nd out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to VSU, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Virginia State University is 89.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. 3,442 men and 7,135 women applied to VSU and 2,960 men and 6,422 women students were accepted.

Among them, 562 men and 899 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at VSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,577	3,442	7,135	0	0
Admitted	9,414	2,960	6,422	0	0
Enrolled	1,412	562	899	0	0
Acceptance Rate	89.00%	86.00%	90.01%	-	-
Yield	15.00%	18.99%	14.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 196 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 23 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VSU.

The median SAT score is 910 with 480 SAT EBRW and 430 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 540 and the 25^th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 510 and 25^th percentile is 380 .

The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75^th percentile score of 20 and 25^th percentile score of 14 at VSU.

The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at VSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	800	910	1050
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	420	480	540
SAT Math	380	430	510
ACT Composite	14	18	20
ACT Math	0	0	0
ACT English	0	0	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at VSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Virginia State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

VSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to VSU.

Admission Information for Applying to VSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.vsu.edu/admissions/index.php
Online Application	www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman-apply/index.php
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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