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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tuition
37,764
Students
40,548
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

40,548

Graduation Rate

86%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.78%

Apply

52,498

Accepted

28,758

Attend

7,289

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

SAT Range

1280 - 1450

ACT Range

28 - 32

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$15,948

Out-of-State

$37,764

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,057

State/Local Grants

$6,738

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,031

Graduate

In-State

$18,564

Out-of-State

$35,092

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$26,918

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,550

Books & Supplies

$2,678

Personal Expenses

$4,494

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

891

Average Assistance

$13,247

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

34

Average Assistance

$2,341

Academics

Graduation Rate86%

Student Faculty Ratio7:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Management Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Finance, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Civil Engineering, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled40,548

Undergraduate

31,731

Graduate

8,817

Full-Time

93%

Part-Time

7%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Wrestling

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.