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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0131
Visit websiteTop 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
57%Acceptance
1337SAT Avg
30,435Students
17:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$81,698Earnings 10yr
$23,790Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate57.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1337
Reading & WritingMid: 650
620700
MathMid: 660
620720
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 29
2732
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
Programs (260)
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
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Source: Wikipedia