Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year institution in Blacksburg, VA. It enrolls about 38,294 students and admits roughly 57% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Blacksburg, VA 24061 |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Enrollment | 38,294 |
| Acceptance rate | 57% |
| Applicants / admitted | 47,208 / 26,923 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,478 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $36,694 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 86% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 92% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,205 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 620–700 |
| ACT middle 50% | 27–32 |
| Website | www.vt.edu/ |
| Phone | 5402316994 |
Admissions
About 47,208 students applied and 26,923 were admitted. Of those admitted, 7,196 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,478 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $36,694. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,205 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,536 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,891 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,660 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $26,533 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,568 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 6,829 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 86% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA, Montgomery County. Its coordinates are 37.2290, -80.4237.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
About 57% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 47,208 applicants.
How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,478 for in-state students and $36,694 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
About 38,294 students are enrolled.