Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Virginia State's SAT midpoint is 28 points higher than Norfolk State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Norfolk State's yield is 2 pts higher than Virginia State's
Yield rate - 3
Norfolk State admits 88% vs. 89% at Virginia State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Virginia StateOpen
- Norfolk StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 10–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Virginia StateTest-optional
- Norfolk StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Virginia State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important. 14% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Norfolk State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Virginia State | Norfolk State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Virginia State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Virginia State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why