Ohio Valley University SAT Scores and GPA

What are Ohio Valley University's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Ohio Valley University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Vienna, WV

Ohio Valley University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Ohio Valley University.

Average SAT: 1000

The average SAT score composite at Ohio Valley University is a 1000.

Ohio Valley University SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 860, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1110.

In other words, a 860 places you below average, while a 1110 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Ohio Valley University, but they really want to see at least a 860 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	510	440	560
Reading + Writing	490	420	550
Composite	1000	860	1110

Average GPA: 3.17

The average GPA at Ohio Valley University is 3.17. This makes Ohio Valley University Moderately Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.17, Ohio Valley University accepts below-average students. It's OK to be a B-average student, with some A's mixed in. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.17, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 63.6%

The acceptance rate at Ohio Valley University is 63.6%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 64 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 1000 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 1110 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 3.17.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Ohio Valley University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Ohio Valley University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Ohio Valley University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona	Pomona, CA	1140	23
University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1120	22
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Tallahassee, FL	1105	21
Texas State University	San Marcos, TX	1080	23
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	1067	22
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1040	20

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Ohio Valley University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
California State University Fresno	Fresno, CA	1010	19
California State University Stanislaus	Turlock, CA	1000	19
California State University San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	1000	18
California State University Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	993	19
California State University East Bay	Hayward, CA	992	19
Kean University	Union, NJ	990	20
California State University Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	985	18

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Ohio Valley University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Ohio Valley University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe, LA	960	23
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	954	18
Saint Elizabeth University	Morristown, NJ	950	16
Albertus Magnus College	New Haven, CT	940	24
Texas Southern University	Houston, TX	912	17
Idaho State University	Pocatello, ID	875	22
Bloomfield College	Bloomfield, NJ	629	17

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