Virginia State University

    Petersburg, VA · Public · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    840–1070
    Median ~960
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    5,074
    ACT middle 50%
    14–20

    What the numbers say about VSU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 840 to 1070. A planning score near or above 1110 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 480 Reading and Writing and 460 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 39% completion rate and $45,543 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 960 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $10,043
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $22,650
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $45,543
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    39%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 840 and 1070. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1110 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1070 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 960 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 840 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to VSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX860–1080100%
    Texas A&M University-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX840–107093%
    Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC890–109082%
    Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GA860–108068%
    Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusPortales, NM830–106092%
    University of Puerto Rico at CayeyCayey, PR840–107053%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for VSU?

    Virginia State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 840–1070, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1110 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is VSU's acceptance rate?

    Virginia State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend VSU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $10,043 and out-of-state is approximately $22,650. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is VSU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Virginia State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.vsu.edu

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