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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Public, 4-year

210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131

(540) 231-6994

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Quick Facts

30,435

Total Enrollment

57%

Acceptance Rate

86%

Graduation Rate

$67,377

Median Earnings (6yr)

$15,478

In-State Tuition

$23,790

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1337

Avg SAT Score

About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 20,000 and above
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr.
City Blacksburg, VA
ZIP Code 24061-0131
County Montgomery County

Special Designations

Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving Land Grant

President/Chief Administrator: Timothy D. Sands (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 22%
Business 22%
Social Sciences 8%
Biology 8%
Computer Science 7%
Psychology 3%
Communication 3%
Visual/Performing Arts 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 30,435

Student Demographics

Female 43%
Male 57%

Race/Ethnicity

White 58.2%
Black 6.2%
Hispanic 10.3%
Asian 12.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Non-Resident Alien 4.4%
Unknown 2.5%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 1.6%
Part-Time Students 2.8%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 620 660 700
SAT Math 620 670 720
ACT Composite 27 30 32

Tuition & Financial Aid

$15,478

In-State Tuition

$36,694

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,040

Total Cost of Attendance

$23,790

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 15%
Students with Federal Loans 34%
Students Receiving Any Aid 15%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $21,500
Median Total Debt $19,000
90th Percentile Debt $31,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 81%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $13,536
$30,001 - $48,000 $14,891
$48,001 - $75,000 $19,660
$75,001 - $110,000 $26,533
$110,001+ $30,568

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$67,377

6 Years After

$75,717

8 Years After

$81,698

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $45,466  |  75th percentile: $90,681

Earnings by Family Income Background

$64,044

Low Income

$65,444

Middle Income

$68,863

High Income

Student Outcomes

92%

Full-Time Retention

75%

Part-Time Retention

86%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$13,512

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$15,066

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (540) 231-6994

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Admissions: Apply Now

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