Virginia State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With an 88.6% admit rate, Virginia State is accessible, so use the process to assess fit and preparation, not just admission odds. Because it is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your case, roughly a 1030 SAT or 20 ACT, while keeping grades and course completion central.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Virginia State University facts and stats
Virginia State University is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 5,124. Virginia State has a freshman retention rate of 69% and a 6-year graduation rate of 39%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Petersburg, VA
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Key Virginia State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 31
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Virginia State is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the following fall for retakes to improve your superscore. For the May 1 Regular Decision deadline, December is typically the last retake whose scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Virginia State’s in-state tuition is $5,701, while out-of-state tuition is $17,532. About 64% of students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 31.
Virginia State’s out-of-state tuition is $17,532, while in-state tuition is $5,701, with room and board adding about $13,355. About 64% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $11,695, which can substantially reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Merit awards average $500, so students should pay close attention to grants and need-based aid. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,250.
Student life at Virginia State University
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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