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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tuition
36,694
Students
40,514
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

40,514

Graduation Rate

86%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.03%

Apply

47,208

Accepted

26,923

Attend

7,196

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

Sat Range

1240 - 1420

Act Range

27 - 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

$15,478

Out-of-State

$36,694

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,687

State/Local Grants

$5,120

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,568

Graduate

In-State

$18,013

Out-of-State

$34,085

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$23,493

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$14,888

Books & Supplies

$2,620

Personal Expenses

$4,266

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)

871

Average Assistance

$12,495

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

36

Average Assistance

$2,758

Academics

Graduation Rate86%

Student Faculty Ratio7:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Management Science
  • Finance, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 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
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
  • Computer Engineering, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled40,514

Undergraduate

31,675

Graduate

8,839

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)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No