Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA • public • STARS • I | ACC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 31,731 • Total: 40,548

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

805 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA
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Website

https://vt.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 18,241 (57.5%) • Female: 13,490 (42.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	4,072	12.8%
Black/African American	1,980	6.2%
Hispanic/Latino	3,246	10.2%
White	18,299	57.7%
Two or More Races	1,746	5.5%
International	1,483	4.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

57.0%

26,923 admitted from 47,208 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 620-700
Math: 620-720
Total: 1240-1420

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

27-32

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

STARS Required

Self-reported transcript system

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

87.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

69.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

92.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$32,380

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$53,590

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $13,152
Out-of-state: $34,362

Room & Board

$16,550

Books & Supplies

$2,678

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$11,689
$30,001-48,000	$11,670
$48,001-75,000	$17,894
$75,001-110,000	$25,835
$110,001+	$34,201

Students Receiving Pell Grants

52%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

ACC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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