More selective than 78% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.87–4.32 | 1280–1430 | 28–33 | — |
| Fall 2025 | 3.89–4.33 | 1270–1430 | 28–32 | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. Entering freshmen 7495; reporting SAT 4204, ACT 415, GPA 7466 Entering freshmen 7108; reporting SAT 3949, ACT 540, GPA 7059
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 710 |
| SAT math | 640 | 740 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1280 | 1450 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 640–710 | 640–740 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 620–700 | 620–720 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University compared with other Virginia colleges?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | William & Mary | 34% | 89% | $19,096 |
| 7 | Regent University | 38% | 57% | $19,923 |
| 8 | Hampden-Sydney College | 41% | 62% | $22,400 |
| 9 | University of Lynchburg | 43% | 57% | $22,235 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 55% | 86% | $24,953 |
| 11 | Averett University | 57% | 48% | $22,925 |
| 12 | Bluefield University | 59% | 18% | $25,573 |
| 13 | Hampton University | 62% | 57% | $25,319 |
| 14 | Hollins University | 68% | 65% | $20,896 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admissions questions
What is the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University acceptance rate?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 26,923 of 47,208 applicants were admitted.
Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University require the SAT or ACT?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
The middle 50% of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University enrolled first-year students scored 1280–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (7,196 of 26,923).
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University getting harder to get into?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University overview