Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	9,471
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	56%
Students retention rate	92%
On-time graduation rate	87%

Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Virginia Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Virginia Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Virginia Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,174

Cost of attendance at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,857

Cost of attendance at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 58 of freshman students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University received on average $8,018 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,018

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,060	16%	$4,855	$5,146,202
Other Federal Grant	2,008	30%	$4,648	$9,333,047
State Grant/Scholarships	1,124	17%	$5,084	$5,714,577
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,524	53%	$4,420	$15,574,960
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,819	58%	$8,018	$30,622,584

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students is 86.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.2%.

86.6%

asian 89.5% 535 students
African American 78.0% 184 students
white 87.7% 3,638 students
unknown 84.2% 203 students
hawaiian 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 85.3% 314 students
International Students 78.0% 337 students
Mixed Race 88.8% 246 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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