West Virginia State University SAT and ACT scores
Institute, WV · public college · 3,322 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
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as West Virginia 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 West Virginia State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to West Virginia State University scored 760 to 1040, with an average of 955. A score at or above 900 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 West Virginia State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 15 to 20. A 20 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does West Virginia State University require the SAT or ACT?
West Virginia 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 West Virginia State University accept the CLT?
West Virginia 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.
Colleges in West Virginia with similar scores
- Fairmont State UniversitySAT 810–1070
- Concord UniversitySAT 830–1090
- Bluefield State UniversitySAT 870–1080
- Appalachian Bible CollegeSAT 878–1106
- West Virginia University Institute of TechnologySAT 880–1120
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Mercy College of OhioSAT 790–1010
- Texas Southern UniversitySAT 800–1000
- Gallaudet UniversitySAT 780–1022
- Southern University and A & M CollegeSAT 790–1020
- University of the Virgin IslandsSAT 783–1030
- University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaSAT 791–1023
More about West Virginia State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: West Virginia State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026