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Virginia State University Score Requirements
Virginia State University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions. The average SAT score is 910, with a 25th percentile of 800 and a 75th percentile of 1050. The ACT average score stands at 17, with a range between 14 and 20. The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is 2.85. Additionally, the university accepts Duolingo scores with a minimum requirement of 100 and allows superscoring for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Virginia State University reports an unweighted average GPA of 2.85 for undergraduate admissions. Specific data regarding the weighted average and percentile GPAs are not disclosed. This average GPA indicates the baseline academic performance of accepted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
800-1050
Average: 910
Submitting SAT: 13%
Math: 380-510
Reading: 420-540
Virginia State University has an average SAT score of 910, with scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 800 to a 75th percentile of 1050. The breakdown shows that the math component has a 25th percentile score of 380 and a 75th percentile of 510, while the evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) 25th percentile score is 420 and the 75th percentile is 540. Only 13% of students submitted SAT scores for consideration.
More DetailsACT Requirements
14-20
Average: 17
Submitting ACT: 2%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Virginia State University reports an average ACT score of 17, with a 25th percentile score of 14 and a 75th percentile score of 20. Only 2% of students submitted their ACT scores for consideration during admissions. Specific component scores for math, English, reading, and science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
71-71
Average: 71
Minimum: 71
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Virginia State University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also reported at 71. The score range shows that both the 25th and 75th percentiles are set at 71, indicating consistency in the required performance across admitted students. No specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Virginia State University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score for applicants. This can benefit students by allowing them to submit the highest scores they have achieved, potentially enhancing their chances of admission.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Virginia State University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of scores, so students must submit official test scores if they choose to include them. Currently, 13% of applicants submit SAT scores, while only 2% submit ACT scores, indicating a total of 15% for standardized tests; this percentage reflects students who opted to submit either or both scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
22-30
Average: 26
Virginia State University reports an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 26, with a 25th percentile score of 22 and a 75th percentile score of 30. The recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Math AA, and Psychology, while the standard-level subjects are English B, History, and Business and Management.
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