Virginia Tech Description

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University in Blacksburg, Virginia, is a public land-grant university that transforms knowledge into practice through technological leadership.

Virginia Tech is dedicated to the Virginia community, striving to fuel economic growth and job creation statewide.

Student life is made up of an active campus life and the social, entertainment and cultural opportunities of Blacksburg. Students may join one of more than 100 student clubs with interests from Greek life to robotics. There are a number of performing groups and Lively Arts events hosted frequently, showcasing world-class entertainment to students and the community.

The school also offers spiritual life opportunities through a number of church and fellowship groups of all denominations. College life is also bolstered by the school’s strong athletics, and you can find many students cheering on the Hokies throughout the year.

Academics include more than 70 undergraduate majors and minors in schools of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and more. Virginia Tech also offers more than 75 master degrees and 60 doctoral programs in nine colleges.

Admissions require students to complete an application, select a major, submit an official high school transcript and agree to and sign the Pledge of Honor. Students who complete an application online will have their application fee waived.

Virginia Tech offers scholarships specific to Virginia residents based on student qualifications. Other scholarships are available to students who demonstrate eligibility and apply separately. Students who file a FAFSA may be eligible to receive aid through federal grants, loans, waivers and work-study programs.

Quick Facts about Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Hokies

Nicknames

Virginia Tech, VT, VPI

Website

www.vt.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$8,852

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,254

Retention Rate

92%

Enrollment

30,883

Year Established

1872

Virginia Tech Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

67% of students gave Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 5 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University was the best choice I could have made when it came to choosing a college. The academics, campus, and sports and other extra-curricular events are at a pristine level.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2016

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

It's a great school, awesome campus and the classes and students are all very good.

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Virginia Tech Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
23,567
Freshman Class
5,761
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
30,883

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
69%
Out-of-State
31%

Gender of Students

Women
44%
Men
56%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
7%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
3%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Virginia
69%
Maryland
6%
Pennsylvania
4%
New Jersey
3%
North Carolina
2%
Other
16%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%

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