Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, VSU's acceptance rate is 89.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.72%. 2,776 men and 5,454 women applied to VSU and 2,420 men and 4,964 women students were accepted.
Among them, 569 men and 813 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,230 | 2,776 | 5,454 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 7,384 | 2,420 | 4,964 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,382 | 569 | 813 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 89.72% | 87.18% | 91.02% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.72% | 23.51% | 16.38% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 246 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 45 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VSU.
The median SAT score is 910 with 460 SAT EBRW and 450 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 530 and the 25th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 500 and 25th percentile is 400 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 17 and 25th percentile score of 14 at VSU.
The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 830 | 910 | 1030 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 460 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 450 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,382 first-year students enrolled in VSU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.42% and part-time students is 0.58%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.17% and women students is 58.83%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at VSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,382 | 569 | 813 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,374 | 565 | 809 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 .
| 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.
| 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 |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research) |