64%
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| Accepted | 20,709 |
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| Declined | + 11,227 |
| Total Received | 31,936 |
| SAT | 5859 |
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| ACT | 4420 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| University of Maryland, College Park | College Park, MD |
| North Carolina State University — Raleigh | Raleigh, NC |
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 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 | 34,850 |
| 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: 44,563), 38 miles west of Roanoke; extended campuses domestically across the Commonwealth and Maryland and abroad in Switzerland. Major airport and train serve Roanoke; bus serves Blacksburg/Christiansburg. Public transportation serves campus.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
800 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
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| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 20,709 |
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| Declined | + 11,227 |
| Total Received | 31,936 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Class rank
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Juan Espinoza
Assistant Vice Provost for Enroll Management & Interim Director Under Graduate Admissions
P: 540 231-6267
F: 540 231-3242
admissions@vt.edu
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| Tuition | $11,420 |
| Room & board | $9,342 |
| Additional fees | $2,271 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Total | $24,133 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,980 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,153 |
Need-based
| Federal | $20,184,813 |
| State | $15,935,797 |
| Institutional | $3,936,111 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $40,056,721 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $17,779,800 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $16,916,810 |
| Other external | $12,493,880 |
| Total | $47,190,490 |
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FAFSA
January 15
FAFSA
P: 540 231-5179
F: 540 231-9139
finaid@vt.edu
Beth Armstrong
Director of University Scholarships and Financial Aid
beth1@vt.edu
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basketball, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, triathlon, volleyball, water polo
basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, non-tackle football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
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Director Of Athletics
email
Reyna Gilbert-Lowry (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director/swa
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Transfer applicants accepted
65%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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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 |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 88 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Malaysia Saudi Arabia South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Tyler Oxley
Assistant Director for International Affairs
540 231-6267
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