What SAT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
The 25th–75th percentile band shows where the middle half of admitted students score on the SAT. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University SAT band
25th
1,280
–
75th
1,450
Median
1,364
Higher-SAT-average school (top quartile). Admission rate: 55%.
Peer schools at this band
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
25–75:1,200–1,480Median:1,364
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN
25–75:1,300–1,500Median:1,362
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SAT data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures). Last updated March 7, 2026. Methodology.