Virginia State University Acceptance Rate
Petersburg, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,577
- Admitted
- 9,424
- Yield
- 15.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Virginia State University's acceptance rate has risen from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 89.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,923 to 10,577 (+79%) over that period.
Its 89.1% rate makes Virginia State University more selective than about 23% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.5% for women vs 86.2% for men, a 4.3-point gap). Virginia State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,923 | 4,742 | 80.1% | 907 |
| 2015–16 | 6,650 | 5,119 | 77% | 765 |
| 2016–17 | 5,722 | 5,406 | 94.5% | 1,024 |
| 2017–18 | 6,307 | 5,746 | 91.1% | 1,145 |
| 2018–19 | 7,007 | 6,383 | 91.1% | 930 |
| 2019–20 | 7,715 | 7,333 | 95% | 1,066 |
| 2020–21 | 9,912 | 9,541 | 96.3% | 889 |
| 2021–22 | 9,978 | 9,587 | 96.1% | 920 |
| 2022–23 | 8,230 | 7,384 | 89.7% | 1,382 |
| 2023–24 | 10,577 | 9,424 | 89.1% | 1,448 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,135 | 6,456 | 90.5% |
| Men | 3,442 | 2,968 | 86.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–540 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 380–510 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–20 | 2% |
How Virginia State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Virginia State University's acceptance rate?
Virginia State University's acceptance rate is 89.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,424 admitted of 10,577 applicants).
Is Virginia State University test optional?
Virginia State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Virginia State University?
Virginia State University received 10,577 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,424.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia State University?
Admitted students at Virginia State University typically scored 420–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 380–510 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Virginia State University getting harder to get into?
Virginia State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 89.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.vsu.edu/.