Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
800 Washington St, Blacksburg, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
About this school
Virginia Polytech Institute and State University, founded in 1872, is a public, comprehensive university. Students who want to learn in a high-technology environment choose Virginia Tech because it is not only the largest university in Virginia, but also the Commonwealth's top research university. Undergraduates are given an opportunity to make their own groundbreaking discoveries. A leading magazine recently ranked Virginia Tech fifth in the nation in terms of the best value for schools specializing in science and technical programs. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Human Resources and Education, Natural Resources, and Veterinary Medicine. Tech also has been named one of the most wired colleges in the United States, both for its innovative use of technology in all classrooms, from English to philosophy, biology and engineering, and for providing free Internet and e-mail access to all its students. Its 2,600-acre campus is located in Blacksburg, 38 miles west of Roanoke.
- www.vt.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
7,247
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:27,193
- Men:15,483 Men (56.9%)
- Women:11,710 Women (43.1%)
Location
Admission Information (Virginia Tech)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | 1 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Blacksburg, VA 24061 |
Phone | (540) 231-6267 |
Fax | (540) 231-3242 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | $60 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 70% of 27,423 applicants were admitted |
Women | 74% of 11,163 applicants were admitted |
Men | 68% of 16,260 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 7,412 (39%) of 19,212 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,161 (38%) of 8,218 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 4,251 (39%) of 10,994 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.97 |
375 And Above | 78% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 5% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 2% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 1% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 639 average |590-690 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 23% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 48% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 28% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | 15% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 57% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 26% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 27 average |25-30 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 31% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 54% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 15% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Virginia Tech)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $13,230|Out-of-state: $30,409 (60.36%)
- Room & Board: - $8,690 (39.64%)
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | January 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003754 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,676 (79.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,558 (54.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,394 (93.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 470 (19.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $17,549 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,703 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,664 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,674 (69.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,998 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,344 (56.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 592 (10.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,027 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 16,298 (64.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 10,922 (67.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 10,437 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,757 (16.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $17,772 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,704 (73.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,097 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 7,684 (73.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,611 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 5,763 (55.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,232 (8.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,064 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 49% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,221 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Library Science |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Twins, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Virginia Tech)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,806
Part-Time Faculty
226
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
80%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 20% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 18% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 14% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 8% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 8% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 21% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 57% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
63.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
81.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
84.5%
Programs & Majors (Virginia Tech)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (69)
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Architecture
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Management
- Dairy Science
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Finance, General
- Food Science
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Forestry, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Product Design
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- Landscape Architecture
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Meteorology
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Ocean Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Poultry Science
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Real Estate
- Russian Language and Literature
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Business/marketing, Family and consumer sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (105)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Economics
- Architecture
- Bioengineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Building Science
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Distance Education Development
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Entomology
- Environmental Design
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geosciences
- Higher Education
- History
- History of Science and Technology
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Humanities
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Affairs
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Mineral/Mining Engineering
- National Security
- Natural Resources
- Nonprofit Management
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nutrition
- Ocean Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Quantitative Analysis
- Rhetoric
- Social Sciences Education
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Systems Engineering
- Theater
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Writing
Campus Life (Virginia Tech)
Location & Geography
Population
42,627
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
2,600 acres
Weather
Temperature | 25 average low in January, 82.6 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 8 mile(s) from campus in Christianburg |
Nearest Train Station | 38 mile(s) from campus in Clifton Forge/Roanoke |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
35% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
65%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Hokie Bird |
School Colors | Burnt orange and chicago maroon |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Ultimate Frisbee | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, cross-country running, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, virginia tech union, student government association, international student organizations
Sororities
19% of women participate
Fraternities
13% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
26,603
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
27,193
Women
11,710
Men
15,483
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 10.5% Asian
- 4.3% Black/African-American
- 6.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 70.6% White
- 3.1% Unknown
International Students
6.4% from 86 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
7,247
Student Resources (Virginia Tech)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biological Sciences592 Documents
- Mathematics368 Documents
- Psychology368 Documents
- Statistics305 Documents
- Chemistry177 Documents
Popular Courses
- BIOL 1105 - Principles Of BiologyBiological Sciences
- ECON 2005 - Principles Of EconomicsEconomics
- GEOG 1014 - World RegionsGeography
- MATH 1225 - Calculus Of A Single VariableMathematics
- ACIS 2115 - Principles Of AccountingAccounting and Information Systems
Popular Professors
- D F SkilesHIST 1215
- M D LewisHNFE 1004
- James KlaggePHIL 1204
- WilsonENT 2004
- James A. Spotila GEOS 1004