School Information

81.4
Total Cost $19,565
Total Enrollment 30,870
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

http://www.vt.edu
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0131
(540) 231-6000

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world community. The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life. 2001 Mission Statement adapted in 2006, by the Board of Visitors.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 52.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,114), and 42% receive loans ($6,429 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,580. Off campus it is around $6,580.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $14,429 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,605
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $21,878
Tuition Graduate in State $8,262
Tuition Graduate Out of State $15,572
Living Costs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,565
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $32,838
Total Expense In State Off Campus $19,565
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,985
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $32,838
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $26,258
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 21,053 people applied to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 71.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (36.0% male and 36.0% female)

Of the 23,558 undergraduate students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 35.0% of the 7,312 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     68.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     91.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     80.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (540) 231-6267
Admissions Office Email vtadmiss@vt.edu
Admissions Office Address Admissions, Undergraduate 201 Burruss Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061
Admissions Website http://www.vt.edu/administration/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.admiss.vt.edu/apply/apply_online.php
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
 
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 51 274 35 15
Agricultural Economics 52 13
Agricultural Production Operations, General 51
Agriculture, General 15
Agronomy and Crop Science 27 6 3
Animal Sciences, General 109 6 11
Dairy Science 23 1
Food Science 15
Horticultural Science 33 9 1
Architecture and related services 125 104 10
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 116 58 0
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 36
Environmental Design/Architecture 10
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 9 10
Biological and biomedical sciences 388 30 31
Biochemistry 75
Bioinformatics 6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 19 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 313 11 11
Entomology 4
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 206 6
Accounting 174 61
Business Administration and Management, General 194 124
Business/Commerce, General 5
Business/Managerial Economics 28
Construction Management 49 14
Finance, General 227
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 107 7 1
Management Science, General 93
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 269
Communication, journalism, and related programs 191 10
Communication and Media Studies, Other 10
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 191
Computer and information sciences and support services 89 141 17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 84
Computer and Information Sciences, General 89 56 17
Information Science/Studies 1
Education 11 1 286 79
Administration of Special Education 3
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 34 4
Curriculum and Instruction 1 123 32
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 10 17 30
Educational Statistics and Research Methods 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 66
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0 46 2
Engineering 1 329 145
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 100 16 12
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 23 9 2
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 10 6
Chemical Engineering 53 8 7
Civil Engineering, General 205 72 20
Computer Engineering, General 98 15 5
Construction Engineering 4
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 112 44 26
Engineering Mechanics 26 5 14
Engineering, Other 7
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 18
Industrial Engineering 107 57 12
Materials Engineering 21 10 8
Mechanical Engineering 266 35 23
Mining and Mineral Engineering 49 8 2
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 5
Polymer/Plastics Engineering 0 8
Systems Engineering 10
English language and literature/letters 142 23
Creative Writing 7
English Language and Literature, General 142 16
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 413 24 21
Apparel and Textiles, General 0
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences 147 8 3
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 218 6 4
Housing and Human Environments, General 0 0
Human Development and Family Studies, General 48 10 14
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 42
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 42
Health professions and related clinical sciences 13 95
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 86
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD) 13 9
History 125 10
History, General 125 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 117
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 117
Mathematics and statistics 81 39 11
Mathematics, General 70 19 6
Statistics, General 11 20 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 5 3
Science, Technology and Society 1 5 3
Natural resources and conservation 132 38 21
Environmental Science 29
Environmental Studies 12
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 9 7
Forest Resources Production and Management 23 14
Forestry, General 91
Natural Resources Management and Policy 6
Philosophy and religious studies 18 11
Philosophy 18 11
Physical sciences 81 17 27
Chemistry, General 41 3 15
Geology/Earth Science, General 22 6 7
Physics, General 18 8 5
Psychology 268 20 14
Psychology, General 268 20 14
Public administration and social service professions 0 31 26 12
Public Administration 0 26 12
Public Policy Analysis 31
Social sciences 452 50 14
Economics, General 61 6 8
Geography 56 11
International Relations and Affairs 92
Political Science and Government, General 168 18
Sociology 75 8 5
Urban Studies/Affairs 7 1
Visual and performing arts 131 2
Art/Art Studies, General 42
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16 2
Industrial Design 25
Interior Design 28
Music, General 20
 
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