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Virginia TechSAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1280–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1280 – 1450
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1280 and 1450 on the SAT total.

ACT composite28 – 32
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 28 and 32 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total12801450
ACT composite2832

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1280 SAT / 28 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1450 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Virginia Tech is test-optional

Virginia Tech does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1280 SAT / 28 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Virginia Tech, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Virginia Tech?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Virginia Tech students scored between 1280 and 1450 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1450 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1370 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1280 SAT good enough for Virginia Tech?+
A 1280 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1450 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Virginia Tech?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 28–32 on the ACT. A composite around 32 would place you near the top of that range; 28 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Virginia Tech test-optional or test-required?+
Virginia Tech does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1280 SAT / 28 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Virginia Tech’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Virginia Tech is test-optional through Fall 2028 entry; the range reflects the minority of enrolled students who submitted scores. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Virginia Tech’s admissions office.

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