[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is VSU to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Virginia State University (VSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. VSU's acceptance rate is 88.63% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,775 students applied and 10,436 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into VSU.
To apply to VSU, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, VSU's acceptance rate is 88.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.27%. 4,033 men and 7,733 women applied to VSU and 3,453 men and 6,974 women students were accepted.
9 applicants who has another gender applied and 9 were accepted.
Among them, 613 men and 876 women were enrolled in VSU. You can explore the VSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 154 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 17 students (1% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at VSU.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 945, including 495 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 450 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 550 and the 25th percentile is 440. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 520 and the 25th percentile is 400.
The median ACT composite score is 18, with a 75th percentile score of 20 and a 25th percentile score of 14 at VSU.
How competitive is VSU's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,078, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,489 first-year students enrolled in VSU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.53% and part-time students is 0.47%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.17% and women students is 58.83%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at VSU.
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 required, but considered in admission process at VSU. The english proficiency test is required .
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to VSU:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.vsu.edu/admissions/index.php
- Online Application: www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/freshman-apply/index.php
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)
VSU Admission Frequently Asked Questions
VSU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 88.63%.
VSU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to VSU is 945, and the average ACT score is 18. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
VSU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
Yes, VSU requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.
VSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, VSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, VSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for VSU is 5860 and 4-digit ACT code is 4424.