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Acceptance Rate 54.78 %
SAT Average 1,360
Tuition & Fees $37,764
($15,948)
Student Population 38,857
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,452

Academic Overview

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Campus, Blacksburg, VA
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) is the military component of the student body at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Cadets live together in residence halls, attend morning formation, wear a distinctive uniform, and receive an intensive military and leadership educational experience similar to that available at the United States service academies.
The Corps of Cadets has existed from the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872 to the present-day institution of Virginia Tech, which is designated a senior military college by federal law. According to program staff, about 1400 students participate as of September, 2018.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public, four-years institute located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $15,948 for Virginia residents and $37,764 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $18,564 for Virginia residents and $35,092 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 38,857 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 54.78% and the graduation rate is 86% last year.
The salary after graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $67,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Virginia Tech's tuition & fees is $15,948 for Virginia residents and $37,764 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $18,564 for in-state students and $35,092 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,948$37,764
Graduate$18,564$35,092
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Virginia Tech. The acceptance rate of Virginia Tech is 54.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.35%. The average graduation rate is 86% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,452 and 52% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 38,857 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 54.78 %.
Acceptance Rate
54.78%
Graduation Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 86 %
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 93 %
Retention Rate
93%
Student Population for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 38,857
Student Population
38,857
Student to Faculty Ratio for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,452 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,452

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
Phone540-231-6994
WEBwww.vt.edu/
Admissionvt.edu/admissions/undergraduate.html
Online Applicationvt.edu/apply.html
Financial Aidwww.finaid.vt.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit/Freshman-Students/
Veterans Tuitionveterans.vt.edu/students/benefits.html
Athletichttps://aie.vt.edu/strategic-analysis/public-disclosure-requirements.html
Disability Servicewww.ssd.vt.edu/index.html

Offered Degrees

Virginia Tech offers 287 major programs through online and on-site education where 21 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's770
Master's739
Doctorate (Research)540
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate7611
Post-Master's Certificate41

Special Learning Opportunities

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:10,300)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,456)

Veterans Benefits

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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