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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Housing & Campus Life
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
Quick Stats
Location
Blacksburg
Avg Low in January
25F
Avg High in September
82.6F
Rainy Days / Year
119
Blacksburg Population
42,627
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Location and Setting
Location and Setting
Not reported Population
42,627
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Campus Size
2,600 acres
Weather
Avg Low In Jan
25F
Avg High In Sep
82.6F
Rainy Days / Year
119
Getting Around
Campus Map
View Map
Nearest Bus Station
8 mile(s) from campus in Christianburg
Nearest Train Station
38 mile(s) from campus in Clifton Forge/Roanoke
Housing
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
35% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
65%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Hokie Bird
School Colors
Burnt orange and chicago maroon
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports
Women
Men
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country Running
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track And Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Club Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, bowling, cross-country running, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo
