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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VAPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 55% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Blacksburg, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 30.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 55%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
30.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
55% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading640 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math640 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
55%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Engineering20% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,688
Earnings 5yr: $154,116
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,000
Earnings 5yr: $137,783
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,103
Earnings 5yr: $135,082
Debt: $20,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,029
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,078
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,026
Earnings 5yr: $123,589
Debt: $26,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,843
Earnings 5yr: $116,720
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,990
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,338
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,641
Earnings 5yr: $103,958
Debt: $22,870
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,736
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,726
Earnings 5yr: $109,446
Debt: $21,700
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,485
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,633
Earnings 5yr: $100,423
Debt: $26,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,011
Earnings 5yr: $99,194
Debt: $25,350
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,839
Earnings 5yr: $103,147
Debt: $25,849
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,902
Earnings 5yr: $101,795
Debt: $22,500
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,699
Earnings 5yr: $96,832
Debt: $26,698
Engineering Mechanics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,509
Earnings 5yr: $101,625
Debt: $27,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,698
Earnings 5yr: $100,564
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$24,953
In-State Tuition$15,948
Out-of-State Tuition$37,764
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
15%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
81%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$67,377
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$81,698
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
57%
Men43%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 57% men and 43% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$104,698
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