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Virginia Tech is a large, public institution located in Blacksburg, va. Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech offers undergraduate degrees in 260 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
30,504 undergraduates
cost $15,478 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Virginia Tech? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 57.0%
SAT score average 1337
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 4.09
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

March
01
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November
15
304 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Virginia Tech is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,478
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,888
Books & supplies $2,620
Other expenses $4,266
Cost of attendance* $37,252
Average financial aid package $14,947
Estimated cost $22,305 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,694
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,888
Books & supplies $2,620
Other expenses $4,266
Cost of attendance* $58,468
Average financial aid package $14,947
Estimated cost $43,521 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Virginia Tech has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,504, with gender binary students split 57% male and 43% female.

Total enrollment

38,294

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Virginia Tech, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24061
phone 5402316000
address www.vt.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Virginia Tech to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Virginia Tech?

Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Tech? 

The acceptance rate for Virginia Tech is 57%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia Tech?

The average high school GPA for Virginia Tech students was 4.09.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Virginia Tech?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Virginia Tech including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $149,008.

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