Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Virginia State admits about 9 in 10 applicants (89%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 26% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 86%, women at 90%.
Yield
11% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Where you stand
How Virginia State reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important. 14% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 10% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 17% whose high school reported a rank, 10% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
94% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 89% of first-year applicants
618 applied · 580 admitted · 253 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 15 per credit completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: May 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting August 1.
- There's no set reply date.
- $150 housing deposit, due August 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 Year.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 2.97
From the 83% of first-years who reported a GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.08%
- 3.75–3.996%
- 3.50–3.747%
- 3.25–3.4911%
- 3.00–3.2414%
- below 3.054%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.49.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 8.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 5.6% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 7.4% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 11.1% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 14.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 30.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 22.8% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.9% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
10% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 23% in the top quarter, of the 17% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Virginia State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 955 on the SAT, 215 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Virginia State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Virginia State University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Virginia State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)