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Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1280-1450. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 28-32. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admitted 55% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).
Quick answer
There is no published minimum. Aim for 1450 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's SAT submitters; 1280 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 86% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.
Score check
The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.
Fall 2024 entering class
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 640 | 670 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 690 | 740 |
| SAT total (estimated) | 1280 | 1360 | 1450 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 740 in Math but 710 in Reading and Writing.
College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1364.
Testing policy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.
Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's website before deciding whether to submit.
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FAQ
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1280 and 1450 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1450 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1280 marks the bottom quarter.
Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 28 to 32, with a median of 30. Scoring 32 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.
For fall 2024 entry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's admissions website before you apply.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sources and method
Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.
Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.
Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.
Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].
