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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg,
VA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate57%
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About Virginia Tech
At Virginia Tech, we're reimagining how education and technology intersect. This approach transforms the ways we teach and learn, perform research, and engage with communities around the world. Hokies collaborate with diverse team members and cross the traditional lines between fields and disciplines to tackle global-scale problems. We push the boundaries of knowledge in order to make a difference in the world. Members of the Hokie Nation have a clear vision of how we can serve in our personal, professional, and civic pursuits. We are a force for positive change, driven by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). We are Hokies. Are you?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public, state university in the town of Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech was founded in 1872. The college currently enrolls around 38,170 students a year, including 30,591 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
It is moderately difficult to get into Virginia Tech. The acceptance rate at Virginia Tech is 57%. Out of 45,321 applications received in 2022, 25,825 students were offered admission.
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 50% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 14% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 14% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 47% |
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College Info
Virginia Tech Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Virginia Tech is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Virginia Tech is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a member of the Coalition for College.
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Virginia Tech SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
610 - 720
Reading SAT Range
610 - 700
Virginia Tech Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$30,366
In State$50,978
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,698
$33,310
Fees
$2,780
$2,780
Housing
$14,888
$14,888
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Virginia Tech is like? There are approximately 38,170 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, including 30,591 undergraduate students and 7,579 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 71% percent are from VA and 29% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time3%
Part Time71%
In State29%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
38,170
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
57%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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