Also remember that SAT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers at these Virginia colleges will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.
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Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics
| Top Virginia Colleges SAT Scores (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean) |
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| Reading | Math | Writing | ||||
| 25% | 75% | 25% | 75% | 25% | 75% | |
| Christopher Newport | 530 | 630 | 540 | 610 | - | - |
| George Mason | 520 | 620 | 530 | 630 | - | - |
| Hampden-Sydney | 490 | 620 | 510 | 615 | 470 | 580 |
| Hollins | 500 | 650 | 460 | 590 | - | - |
| James Madison | 520 | 620 | 530 | 620 | 520 | 610 |
| Longwood | 470 | 560 | 470 | 550 | - | - |
| Mary Washington | 520 | 630 | 510 | 600 | 510 | 610 |
| Randolph | 480 | 610 | 490 | 610 | 460 | 590 |
| Randolph-Macon | 500 | 590 | 490 | 600 | 480 | 580 |
| Richmond | 580 | 700 | 620 | 720 | 590 | 690 |
| Roanoke | 490 | 600 | 480 | 600 | 480 | 590 |
| Sweet Briar | 490 | 610 | 450 | 570 | 460 | 590 |
| Virginia | 620 | 720 | 640 | 740 | 630 | 730 |
| Virginia Military Institute | 520 | 620 | 540 | 620 | 490 | 590 |
| Virginia Tech | 540 | 640 | 570 | 680 | 540 | 640 |
| Washington and Lee | 650 | 740 | 650 | 740 | 650 | 730 |
| William and Mary | 630 | 740 | 620 | 720 | 620 | 720 |
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