Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a large public university located on a campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,504, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 86%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,698, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $33,310.

Blacksburg, VA

$12,698

Avg in-state
tuition

$33,310

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

91.9%

Retention Rate Insight

91.9% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

86%

Graduation Rate Insight

86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired for some

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile27-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1240-1430

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

39k

Students enrolled

55%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

46%

Unknown

2%

Black

5%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

10%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

11%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

43

Total Online Enrollment

21,016

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

84% On-campus

16% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold47% online

Master'sCheck Bold13% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

17%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

55%

Pell Grant

11%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,111
State Grant Aid$5,266
Institution Grant Aid$4,980
Pell Grant Aid$5,006

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$50k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
23Social Sciences.
24Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.