Virginia Western Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Virginia Western is test-optional, but with a 57% acceptance rate, a strong SAT or ACT score can still help you stand out from similarly qualified applicants. If your score is above the school’s typical range, submit it; if not, lean on your GPA and coursework.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Virginia Western Community College facts and stats
Virginia Western Community College enrolls 6,332 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Virginia Western has a freshman retention rate of 63%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.
Roanoke, VA

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Key Virginia Western Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
July 1
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
Virginia Western is test-optional, so follow a testing plan only if you choose to submit scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring, since Virginia Western does not list a fixed ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline to plan around.
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What you'll actually pay
Virginia Western’s in-state tuition is $5,400, while out-of-state tuition is $11,838. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the July 1 priority deadline.

Virginia Western’s out-of-state tuition is $11,838, compared with $5,400 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $11,024, so total costs can vary significantly based on where a student lives and enrolls from. Financial aid may reduce the amount students actually pay, especially for those with demonstrated need.
Student life at Virginia Western Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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