Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia

Research-intensive public university in Virginia with strong engineering focus and 57% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr.
Blacksburg, VA
24061
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.vt.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Engineering

Virginia Tech is a public research university in Blacksburg, Virginia, classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The institution enrolls nearly 38,300 students and emphasizes engineering as its primary undergraduate focus, supported by substantial research infrastructure and a nearly $3 billion endowment.

In-state tuition is $13,152 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $25,942 including room and board. Out-of-state students pay $34,362 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $47,152. The university admits 57% of applicants. Admitted students typically scored at the 75th percentile SAT Math of 720, SAT Reading of 700, and ACT Composite of 32.

The 6-year graduation rate reflects outcomes typical of large research universities with diverse student populations. Tech suits students seeking serious engineering programs, research opportunities, and life on a college campus in a small city setting. For more information, visit www.vt.edu/.