Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a four-years, public school located in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a Senior Military College that also enrolls civilian students. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The Virginia Tech's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,478 for Virginia residents and $36,694 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,832.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 38,170 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

Virginia Tech ranked 66^th in National Universities and 4^th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $15,478 for in-state students and $36,694 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $18,013 for in-state students and $34,085 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,335 for Virginia residents and $38,558 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,994 for Virginia residents and $35,821 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,478	$36,694
Graduate	$18,013	$34,085

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$16,335	$38,558
Graduate	$18,994	$35,821

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 56.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.75%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,330.

The average graduation rate is 86%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 38,170 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Virginia Tech Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	56.98% Acceptance Rate / 27.75% Yield
Test Scores »	1,330 SAT / 30 ACT
Graduation Rate »	86%
Retention Rate	91%(full-time), 71% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	38,170 (30,434 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,832

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has a medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

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On-Campus Students Services

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Virginia Tech
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No