Overview
Enrollment
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 |
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 42,054 prospective students applied, and 23,746 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,758 enrolled in the school. 34,448 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,831 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,750 plus fees of $2,424. Virginia Tech is ranked 106 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Virginia Tech is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Tech within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#106 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#369 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1410 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.97 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,424 |
| Room and Board | $10,110 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,634 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $2,424 |
| Room and Board | $10,110 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,713 |
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.