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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0131

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public institution in Blacksburg with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1337, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 30.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $81,698 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,790.

Established
1872
Motto
Ut Prosim
Mascot
HokieBird
Type
Public land-grant research senior military university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sub-level for football)
Division
Division I

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57%Acceptance
1337SAT Avg
30,435Students
17:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$81,698Earnings 10yr
$23,790Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1337

Reading & WritingMid: 650
620700
MathMid: 660
620720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1337

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,478
Tuition (out-of-state)$36,694
Room & Board$14,888
Books & Supplies$2,620
Total Cost of Attendance$32,040
Average Net Price$23,790
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,536
$30–48K$14,891
$48–75K$19,660
$75–110K$26,533
$110K+$30,568

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,790

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

232

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (260)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
30,435
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 6%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 13%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.3%
Freshman Retention91.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$67,377
8 Years$75,717
10 Years$81,698

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,300
Men
$72,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#28

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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