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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University SAT and ACT scores

Blacksburg, VA · public college · 30,504 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1280–1450Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing640–71025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math640–74025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%28–3225th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1364Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT91–105From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate55%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scored 1280 to 1450, with an average of 1364. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 28 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University require the SAT or ACT?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accept the CLT?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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