School Summary

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


General Information:

Founded in 1872, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is seated on 2600 acres located in Montgomery county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

925 Prices Fork Rd.

Blacksburg, VA
24061
For more information call: 540 231-6000. This school has a website at https://www.vt.edu/
Application information for this school is available at vt.edu/apply.html


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $60
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Self-Reported Academic Record or Transcript
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $13,152.00 $34,362.00
Room and Board $16,550.00 $16,550.00
Fees $2,796.00 $2,796.00
Total $32,498.00 $53,708.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.vt.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 28% 0%
600-699 57% 0%
500-599 13% 0%
400-499 2% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 51%
24-29 40%
18-23 8%
12-17 1%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 17,368
Female 13,073
Total 30,504


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 21,562
Female 16,575
Total 38,290

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 13%
African American 6%
Hispanic 10%
Native American 0%
White 58%
Other 12%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 64%
Out Of State 36%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 33%
Live Off Campus 67%


The Big Event, International Street Fair, Homecoming Week

Virginia Tech Union, Student Government Association, International student organizations


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 19.0901                                           Apparel and Textiles, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 41.0000                                           Science Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 50.0404                                           Industrial and Product Design
  • 04.0902                                           Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 26.1104                                           Computational Biology
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 30.7001                                           Data Science, General
  • 27.0304                                           Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • 01.0905                                           Dairy Science
  • 01.0907                                           Poultry Science
  • 01.1001                                           Food Science
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 45.0602                                           Applied Economics
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 01.0103                                           Agricultural Economics
  • 15.1503                                           Packaging Science
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 01.0301                                           Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 19.0201                                           Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 01.1103                                           Horticultural Science
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0404                                           Meteorology
  • 26.0502                                           Microbiology, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 30.2501                                           Cognitive Science, General
  • 44.0501                                           Public Policy Analysis, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 03.0501                                           Forestry, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 04.0601                                           Landscape Architecture
  • 15.0506                                           Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
  • 14.1801                                           Materials Engineering
  • 14.0201                                           Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.2101                                           Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.2401                                           Ocean Engineering
  • 14.0301                                           Agricultural Engineering
  • 15.1601                                           Nanotechnology
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 14.3301                                           Construction Engineering
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 52.0904                                           Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 14.1101                                           Engineering Mechanics
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.9999                                           Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • 03.0299                                           Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
  • 01.1099                                           Food Science and Technology, Other
  • 45.0999                                           International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
  • 09.0999                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • 40.9999                                           Physical Sciences, Other
  • 38.0299                                           Religion/Religious Studies, Other
  • 03.0599                                           Forestry, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.