Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a four-year, public school located in Blacksburg, VA. It is a military college - Senior Military Colleges It is a R1 university with very high research activities. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

55% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 52,498 applied, 28,758 accepted, and 7,289 enrolled in Virginia Tech. 3,966 men and 3,295 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,360 SAT, 30 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,360 and ACT score is 30. The SAT score of 1360 is very high, 86 to 90 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1280 1360 1450 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 640 670 710 Math 640 690 740 ACT Score Composite 28 30 32 Math 26 29 32 English 26 30 34 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,948 for Virginia residents and $37,764 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $18,564 for Virginia residents and $35,092 for others. Tuition has increased by 2.92% compared to last year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

15,816 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,452. For freshmen, 4,946 students (69%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,542. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 38,857 students enrolled Virginia Tech in 2025. By gender, 21,926 men and 16,931 women students are enrolled. There are 31,035 undergraduate and 7,822 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

287 Major Programs

21 programs through online 129 graduate programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Virginia Tech is 86%. The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 86% Retention Rate 93% Students to Faculty Ratio 17 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,450 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Virginia Tech and the average faculty salary is $126,699. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. There are 9,191 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $78,105. Number of Faculties 2,450 Average Faculty Salary $126,699 Number of Staffs 9,191 Average Staff Salary $78,105

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Athletics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1280	1360	1450
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	640	670	710
Math	640	690	740
ACT Score
Composite	28	30	32
Math	26	29	32
English	26	30	34

Blacksburg, VA