What SAT score do I need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1280 to 1450. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admits roughly 55% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $24,953 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · South

Acceptance rate: 54.8%
SAT mid-50: 1280-1450
Cost after aid: $24,953
Graduation rate: 86%

What Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University says matters

How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 55%; 28,758 of 52,296
Yield: 25%; 7,289 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1280-1450
ACT mid-50: 28-32
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 52%15,531 of 30,054
Women: 59%13,105 of 22,242

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay
First generation
Geographical residence
State residency

Considered

Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

Recommendations
Interview
Alumni relation
Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission155

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: Y
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: 2025-01-31 00:00:00
AP: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Y
SAT or ACT: Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 30,054
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 22,242
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 15,531
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 13,105
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 122
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 3,962
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 4
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 3,291
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 4
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 28
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 52,296
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 28,758
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 7,289
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 19,698
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 9,387
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 4,524
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 32,800
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 19,371
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2,765
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 4,921
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 3,250
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 388

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Y
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 17,659
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 11,067
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 1,524
Is your waiting list ranked?: N

Admissions Requirements

High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted: X
Recommend: X
Total academic units: 18
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 2
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Social studies: 1
History: 1
Academic electives: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 3

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Not Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Very Important
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Very Important
State residency: Very Important
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.41
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.09
Submitting SAT Scores: 3,010
Submitting ACT Scores: 668
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 640
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 670
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 710
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 640
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 740
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 30%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 26%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 29%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 30%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 35.05
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 54.983
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 9.269
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 0.698
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 44.485
SAT Math: 600-699: 44.352
SAT Math: 500-599: 9.934
SAT Math: 400-499: 1.163
SAT Math: 300-399: 0.066
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: Total: 0
ACT Composite: 30-36: 56.138
ACT Composite: 24-29: 38.024
ACT Composite: 18-23: 5.389
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0.449
ACT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Math: 30-36: 42.665
ACT Math: 24-29: 47.605
ACT Math: 18-23: 7.934
ACT Math: 12-17: 1.796
ACT Math: Total: 100
ACT English: 30-36: 53.443
ACT English: 24-29: 34.281
ACT English: 18-23: 11.228
ACT English: 12-17: 1.048
ACT English: Total: 100
ACT Writing: Total: 0
ACT Science: Total: 0
ACT Reading: Total: 0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 76%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 7.4%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 2.7%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 86%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 6.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 3.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 2.0%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 60%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 4.7%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 2.1%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 44%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 13%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 67%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 9.6%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 3.7%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 1.5%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 26%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 7.0%
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 4.09
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 97%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Y
Amount of application fee:: 60
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Y
Same fee: X
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?: Y
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Y
Application closing date (fall): 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Priority Date: 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Y
Date: 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Date: 2024-05-01 00:00:00
Early action closing date: 2024-02-22 00:00:00

Transfer Admission37

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Y
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Y
Men: 2,119
Women: 1,292
Unknown: 10
Total: 3,421
Men: 1,013
Women: 727
Unknown: 4
Total: 1,744
Men: 645
Women: 416
Unknown: 2
Total: 1,063

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Y
High school transcript: Required of All
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Required of All
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required of Some
Fall: 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Spring: 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Summer: 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 12
Unit Type: Credits
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:: 2
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:: 32
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Y
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Y
Number: 12
Unit Type: Credits
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Y
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www.veterans.vt.edu/students/studentresources/transfercredit.html
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:: Each college/department may have individual policies regarding military credit, and may choose to accept it or not at their discretion. Undergraduate applicants desiring credit for military training should contact the transfer coordinator in the college to which they are applying to find out specific policies and details.

Academic Offerings and Policies19

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
History: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life26

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 35%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 98%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 2.0%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0.1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: X
Percent who live off campus or commute: X
Percent of students age 25 and older: X

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: X
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): X

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Student newspaper: X

ROTC

Name of Cooperating Institution: X
On Campus: X
At Cooperating Institution: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Men's dorms: X

Annual Expenses1

Credits per Term

Minimum: N

Financial Aid121

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 802
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,288.33
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 97
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 32,961.72
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 2,978
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,559.331
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 573
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 27,083.02
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 29
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 1,401.931
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: <25
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 21,332.86

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): X

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 27996851
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 28783788
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 6697567
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 0
Total Scholarships/Grants: 63478206
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 32345163
Federal Work-Study: 1674500
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0
Total Self-Help: 34019663
Parent Loans: 0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 29556933
Athletic Awards: 173694

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 24583973
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 752313
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 25414227
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 18433472
Total Scholarships/Grants: 69183985
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 99717261
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 3506113
Total Self-Help: 103223374
Parent Loans: 64586232
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 17691527
Athletic Awards: 15689236

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 7,180
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 5,860
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,230
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 3,117
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,739
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,955
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3,117
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 457
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 55%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 14597.41
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9044
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3670.887
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3576.178
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 29,582
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 19,653
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 12,135
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 11,604
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 9,502
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 7,352
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 11,587
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,671
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 59%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 14946.77
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 9669.429
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4555.492
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4403.075
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 853
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 390
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 265
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 210
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 140
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 130
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 210
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): <25
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 51%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 8612.545
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 6938.32
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3736.558
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3669.791

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 6,184

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 2,791
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 2,672
C. Institutional loan programs.: 9
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 793
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 0.45132600258732214
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 0.4320827943078913
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0.0014553686934023287
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 0.12823415265200516
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 34527
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 19936
C. Institutional loan programs.: 3678
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 54303

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not available: X

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
Other (specify):: Must be resident alien without F1, F2, J1, or J2 Visa to be eligible

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Financial Aid Notification

a) Students notified on or about (date):: 2024-03-05 00:00:00

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 2024-05-01 00:00:00

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X
United Negro College Fund: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
ROTC: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
Art: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred26

Associate

Agriculture: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Agriculture: 3.608
Natural resources and conservation: 2.983
Architecture: 2.081
Communication/journalism: 3.261
Computer and information sciences: 7.049
Education: 0.097
Engineering: 21.382
Engineering technologies: 0.236
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.291
Family and consumer sciences: 5.953
English: 0.999
Biological/life sciences: 8.214
Mathematics and statistics: 0.999
Interdisciplinary studies: 2.123
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.819
Physical sciences: 2.345
Psychology: 3.399
Public administration and social services: 0.624
Social sciences: 7.562
Visual and performing arts: 2.276
Health professions and related programs: 1.415
Business/marketing: 21.868
History: 0.416
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100

Enrollment And Persistence156

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 3,962
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 3,291
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 28
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 637
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 412
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 2
All other degree-seeking: men: 12,323
All other degree-seeking: women: 9,423
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 36
Total degree-seeking: men: 16,922
Total degree-seeking: women: 13,126
Total degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 66
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 18
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 26
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 3
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 16,940
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 13,152
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 69
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 4
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 4
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 8
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 4
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 527
All other degree-seeking: women: 260
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 2
Total degree-seeking: men: 539
Total degree-seeking: women: 268
Total degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 34
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 29
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 2
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 573
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 297
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 4
Total undergraduate students: men: 17,513
Total undergraduate students: women: 13,449
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 73
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 972
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 828
Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 43
All other degree-seeking: men: 2,166
All other degree-seeking: women: 1,851
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 60
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 188
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 156
Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 3
All other degree-seeking: men: 891
All other degree-seeking: women: 647
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 17
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 1,079
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 803
Total graduate Part-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 20
Total Graduate Students: men: 4,217
Total Graduate Students: women: 3,482
Total Graduate Students: another gender: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 123
Total All Students: men: 21,730
Total All Students: women: 16,931
Total All Students: another gender: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 196
Total all undergraduates: 31,035
Total all graduate: 7,822
Grand Total All Students: 38,857

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 3,138
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 2,679
Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 103

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 437
Hispanic/Latino: 530
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 340
White, non-Hispanic: 4,075
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 6
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1,131
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 428
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 342
TOTAL: 7,289
Nonresidents: 1,425
Hispanic/Latino: 3,041
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,816
White, non-Hispanic: 17,685
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 28
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4,223
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 16
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,782
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 907
TOTAL: 30,923
Nonresidents: 1,470
Hispanic/Latino: 3,042
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 1,816
White, non-Hispanic: 17,702
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 28
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4,223
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 16
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1,784
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 954
TOTAL: 31,035

Persistence

Associate degrees: 54
Bachelor's degrees: 7,831
Postbachelor's certificates: 511
Master's degrees: 1,908
Post-Master's certificates: 10
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 496
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 167

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 900
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1,247
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4,036
Total: 6,183
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 900
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1,247
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4,036
Total: 6,183
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 564
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 848
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2,861
Total: 4,273
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 120
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 181
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 599
Total: 900
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 28
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 26
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 112
Total: 166
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 712
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1,055
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3,572
Total: 5,339
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.791
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.846
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.885
Total: 0.863

Retention Rates

For the cohort of all full-time bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered your institution as first-year students in Fall 2023 (or the preceding summer term), what percentage was enrolled at your institution as of the date your institution calculates its official enrollment in Fall 2024.: 93%

Instructional Faculty And Class Size7

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 75
10-19: 278
20-29: 97
30-39: 2
40-49: 10
50-99: 4
100+: 502

Source: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a large public university in Blacksburg, VA, in a city setting.

What Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University looks for

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1280 to 1450. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admits roughly 55% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $24,953 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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