Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also known as Virginia Tech, is a 4-year public research university in western Virginia. Virginia Tech encompasses nine colleges offering bachelor’s degrees in 110 academic majors. To promote inclusiveness on campus, VT features six Cultural and Community Centers as well as a Women’s Center and International Center. Situated between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Virginia Tech provides ample opportunities to explore the outdoors through the Appalachian Trail and Washington-Jefferson National Forest.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | January 15 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
39%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1292
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
38,170
Total Number of Undergrads
30,434
Classroom Sizes
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
86%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,478 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $36,694 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,888 |
| Books and Supplies | $2620 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,649
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,111
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,980
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,100
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,999
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
849
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
33%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hokies
School Colors
burnt orange and chicago maroon
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Roanoke
Richmond
Norfolk
New York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
60%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$67,100
What Students Are Saying
Virginia Tech is a beautiful place full a good people and food. The community is very welcoming and engaging to students. There is a wide variety of courses and you will always find something to do that you like.
Delaney
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