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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Virginia Tech | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Virginia Tech | |||
| Location | Blacksburg, VA | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 38,294 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | vt.edu | |||
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Costs |
Virginia Tech | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,698 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,310 | |||
| Room & Board | $14,888 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $22,205 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,542 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% |
Admission |
Virginia Tech | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 47,208 | |||
| Admitted | 26,923 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Virginia Tech | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Tech | |||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,966 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 |
Diversity |
Virginia Tech | |||
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| % Men | 11% | |||
| % Women | 9% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 68% | |||
| % Black | 4% | |||
| % Hispanic | 5% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 6% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
Virginia Tech | |||
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| % In-State | 61% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | |||
Campus |
Virginia Tech | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/