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Virginia State University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does Virginia State University’s Incoming Class Look Like?

By analyzing the admissions figures of recent freshman cohorts, get a better grasp of your likelihood of gaining admission to Virginia State University, located in Petersburg, VA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Virginia State University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Virginia State University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	89%

Admissions Numbers

Virginia State University received 11,775 applications. Of those, 10,436 received admission offers, and 1,489 chose to enroll.

Applicant Total	11,775
Accepted	10,436
Enrolled	1,489
Enrolled Full-Time	1,482
Enrolled Part-Time	7

The acceptance rate at Virginia State University is 88.6%. This makes the school highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Virginia State University: the female acceptance rate is 90% versus 86% for male applicants.

The enrollment percentage for Virginia State University is 14%. This indicates that 14% of those who received offers of admission registered. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 13% compared to 18% for men.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Virginia State University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	4,033	7,733
Admitted	3,453	6,974
Enrolled	613	876

Average Test Scores

Approximately 10% of admitted students at Virginia State reported SAT scores (154 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 550. Math scores were between 400 and 520.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	440	550
Mathematics	400	520
Combined Total	840	1070

Virginia State got ACT scores from 1% of its admitted class (17 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 14 and 20.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	14	20

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Kevin Coles under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.