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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA ā€¢ public ā€¢ STARS ā€¢ DI | ACC | FBS
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Acceptance
57.0%
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Grad Rate
87%
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Cost
$31,852 / $52,464
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 31,731 ā€¢ 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 ā€“ Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 18,241 (57.5%) ā€¢ 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
āœ“ 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
$31,852
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$52,464
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $12,698
Out-of-state: $33,310
Room & Board
$14,888
Books & Supplies
$4,266
Students Receiving Pell Grants
52%

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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