Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public · City campus · 30,923 students

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public city college in Blacksburg, VA, with about 30,923 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

55%

Admit rate

1280–1450

SAT (25–75)

28–32

ACT (25–75)

$36,951/yr

Cost of attendance

$81,698

Median earnings

86%

Graduation rate

93%

Retention

17:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,740/yr

$30–48k$13,739/yr

$48–75k$18,113/yr

$75–110k$24,065/yr

$110k+$26,950/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.