$13,230
$30,410
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,718 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 7,282 |
| Total Received | 25,000 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| North Carolina State University — Raleigh | Raleigh, NC |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| SAT | 5859 |
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| ACT | 4420 |
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Virginia Tech, founded in 1872, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Pamplin College of Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Natural Resources and Environment, Science, and Veterinary Medicine. Its 2,600-acre campus is located in Blacksburg, 38 miles west of Roanoke.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 33,170 |
| Established in | 1872 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
2,600-acre campus in Blacksburg (population: 45,038), 38 miles west of Roanoke; branch campus abroad in Switzerland. Major airport serves Roanoke; bus serves Christianburg (eight miles); train serves Clifton Forge/Roanoke (38 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
800 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
December 1 (priority deadline) January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,718 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 7,282 |
| Total Received | 25,000 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
Mildred Johnson
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 540 231-6267
F: 540 231-3242
admissions@vt.edu
| Tuition | $11,093 |
| Room & board | $8,690 |
| Additional fees | $2,137 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $23,070 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $17,594 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $5,476 |
66%
$17,594
Need-based
| Federal | $18,227,390 |
| State | $15,623,822 |
| Institutional | $3,808,564 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $37,659,776 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $15,113,271 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $11,314,719 |
| Other external | $13,105,741 |
| Total | $39,533,731 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 91 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Germany India Malaysia Saudi Arabia South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Steve Milley
Assistant Director for International Affairs
540 231-6267
admissions@vt.edu
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