Test-Optional Colleges in Virginia

Current Status of Virginia Colleges and Universities That Do/Do Not Required the ACT/SAT for Admissions

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Test-Optional Virginia Colleges And Universities

On another page, I answered questions about test-optional policies. As a Virginia counselor and tutor, I went through the policies for Virginia colleges/universities to determine which colleges were test-optional and which ones required ACT/SAT scores. I will continue to update this as more colleges/universities update their policies. A special thank you to FairTest.org for the timeline.

Of Note: Temporary Means that the Virginia College/University was test-optional for the pandemic but has yet to make a final decision on whether the policy will continue or if ACT/SAT scores are required

Last Updated: 10/28/2022

LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND MERIT AID OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEST-OPTIONAL STUDENTS- WE HAVE OVER 100 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES LOOKING FOR YOU

 

  • Averett- Test-Optional (3.0 GPA required)- Temporary 

  • Bethel- Test Required (19 ACT for Guaranteed Admissions) 

  • Bluefield- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Bridgewater- Test-Optional- 3 Year Pilot (Class of 2021, 2022, 2024)

  • Christopher Newport (CNU)- Test-Optional- GPA/rank-in-class requirements lifted during pandemic- Permanent (Ask about GPA/Rank-in-class requirements)- Test-Optional Since 2007

  • Eastern Mennonite- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Emory & Henry- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Ferrum- Test Required

  • George Mason (GMU)- Test-Optional (please read recommendations under score optional part of this page ) - Permanent- Test-Optional Since 2007

  • Hampden-Sydney- Test-Optional (essay and interview required)- Temporary (class of 2021, 2022) 

  • Hampton- Test-Optional- Temporary  

  • Hollins- Test-Optional- Permanent- Test Optional Since 2020, Permanent Status in 2021

  • James Madison (JMU)- Test-Optional- Permanent- 2017

  • Liberty- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Longwood- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Lynchburg-Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Mary Baldwin- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Mary Washington- Test-Optional (required for nursing)- Permanent- Test-Optional Since 2015

  • Marymount- Test-Optional- Temporary  

  • Norfolk State- Test-Optional- Essay Required for Scholarships- Temporary 

  • Old Dominion- Test-Optional for some applicants- Permanent- Test-Optional Since 2014

  • Radford- Test-Optional- Permanent- Test-Optional Since 2014

  • Randolph- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Randolph-Macon- Test-Optional- Temporary- (Class of 2021, 2022) 

  • Richmond- Test-Optional- Temporary - (Class of 2021, 2022)

  • Regent- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Roanoke- Test-Optional- Permanent- Test- Optional Since 2014

  • Shenandoah- Test-Optional- Permanent- Test-Optional Since 2019

  • Sweet Briar- Test-Optional- (GPA 3.0)- Permanent- Test Optional Since 2018 

  • Southern Virginia- Test-Optional- Temporary

  • University of Virginia (UVA)- Test-Optional- Temporary (Class of 2021, 2022, 2023)

  • University of Virginia’s College at Wise- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Virginia Commonwealth (VCU)- Test-Optional (3.3 GPA Required & ACT/SAT required for some programs)- Permanent- 2014

  • Virginia Military Institute- Test-Optional- Temporary (Will Review after 2020)

  • Virginia State- Test Required 

  • Virginia Tech (VT)- Test-Optional- Temporary (Class of 2021, 2022) 

  • Virginia Union- Test-Optional- Temporary 

  • Virginia University of Lynchburg- Test-Optional- Temporary (Class of 2021-2022) 

  • Virginia Wesleyan- Test-Optional- Temporary (Class of 2021, 2022) 

  • Washington & Lee- Test-Optional- Temporary (Class of 2021, 2022) 

  • William & Mary- Test-Optional- 3 year pilot  (Class of 2021, 2022, 2023)

Of Note: Temporary Means that the Virginia College/University was test-optional for the pandemic but has yet to make a final decision on whether the policy will continue or if ACT/SAT scores are required


Virginia College and University Test-Optional Admissions

Timeline &Fact Sheet

Virginia Colleges and I

Virginia Colleges and I

Applying Test-Optional to Virginia Colleges and Universities- 2020-2021 Fact Sheet

Test Optional colleges and universities in Virginia. Current Test-Optional status 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 for Averett, Bethel, Bluefield, Bridgewater, Christopher Newport (CNU), Eastern Mennonite, Emory & Henry, Ferrum, George Mason (GMU), Hampden-Sydney, Hampton, Hollins, James Madison (JMU), Liberty, Longwood, Lynchburg, Mary Baldwin, Mary Washington, Marymount, Norfolk State, Old Dominion (ODU), Radford

Test Optional colleges and universities in Virginia. Current Test-Optional status 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 for Randolph, Randolph-Macon, Richmond, Regent, Roanoke, Shenandoah, Sweet Briar, Southern Virginia, University of Virginia (UVA), University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Virginia Commonwealth (VCU), Virginia Military Institute, Virginia State, Virginia Tech (VT), Virginia Union, Virginia University of Lynchburg, Virginia Wesleyan, Washington and Lee, William and Mary