Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

57.0%

Acceptance Rate

30,435

Undergrads

$23,790

Net Price / Year

86.3%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public 4-year institution located in Blacksburg, VA. The school enrolls approximately 38,857 students. With an acceptance rate of 57.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 38,857

Men 21,926

Women 16,931

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 15.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 93%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

57.0%

Acceptance Rate

52,498

Applications

7,289

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

640

710

SAT Math

640

740

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	52,498	28,758	7,289	54.8%
2022	45,321	25,825	7,166	57.0%
2020	30,771	20,239	6,608	65.8%
2018	31,936	20,709	6,285	64.8%
2016	25,000	17,718	5,929	70.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$23,790

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

15.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

86.3%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	442	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	407	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	311	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	309	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	291	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	259	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	227	N/A	N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.	213	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	194	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences.	190	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	189	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	187	N/A	N/A
Industrial Engineering.	184	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	179	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	178	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	174	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	173	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	158	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	153	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.	144	N/A	N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.	138	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	137	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	133	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	132	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	125	N/A	N/A
Veterinary Medicine.	123	N/A	N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.	120	N/A	N/A
Economics.	116	N/A	N/A
Chemical Engineering.	110	N/A	N/A
Construction Management.	108	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	105	N/A	N/A
Forestry.	99	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	97	N/A	N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services.	90	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	90	N/A	N/A
Real Estate.	87	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	86	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	83	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	75	N/A	N/A
Physics.	75	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	70	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Management and Policy.	65	N/A	N/A
Materials Engineering	63	N/A	N/A
History.	60	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	60	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	58	N/A	N/A
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.	57	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	57	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.	55	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Engineering.	54	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$126,337,823

Total Athletics Expenses

$139,458,791

Total Athletics Revenue

610

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	126	$38,930,135	$77,050,782	N/A
Basketball	Coed	42	$16,805,635	$14,244,618	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	248	$5,487,102	$873,788	N/A
Baseball	Men	43	$4,522,536	$935,594	N/A
Soccer	Coed	70	$4,150,854	$884,844	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	73	$3,890,399	$781,298	N/A
Softball	Women	24	$3,360,500	$890,413	N/A
Wrestling	Men	33	$2,675,602	$430,499	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	49	$2,136,407	$733,095	N/A
Tennis	Coed	27	$1,910,790	$551,824	N/A
Volleyball	Women	21	$1,757,639	$559,522	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$1,719,521	$581,603	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	105
Fondling	69
Burglary	46
Motor Vehicle Theft	18
Arson	12
Aggravated Assault	9
Robbery	2
Statutory Rape	2