Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Online | vt.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Virginia Tech is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 31,974 prospective students applied, and 22,393 were granted admission. Of those admitted 7,651 enrolled in the school. 31,972 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,711 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,420 plus fees of $2,271. Virginia Tech is ranked 137 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Virginia Tech is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Tech within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#137 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#280 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1180/1390 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.95 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,271 |
| Room and Board | $9,342 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,283 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,271 |
| Room and Board | $9,342 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,823 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Engineering | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233921 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Tech.
Current students may use the Virginia Tech GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.