Virginia Polytech Institute and State University, founded in 1872, is a public, comprehensive university. Students who want to learn in a high-technology environment choose Virginia Tech because it is not only the largest university in Virginia, but also the Commonwealth''s top research university. Undergraduates are given an opportunity to make their own groundbreaking discoveries. A leading magazine recently ranked Virginia Tech fifth in the nation in terms of the best value for schools specializing in science and technical programs. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Human Resources and Education, Natural Resources, and Veterinary Medicine. Tech also has been named one of the most wired colleges in the United States, both for its innovative use of technology in all classrooms, from English to philosophy, biology and engineering, and for providing free Internet and e-mail access to all its students. Its 2,600-acre campus is located in Blacksburg, 38 miles west of Roanoke.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
30,363
Undergraduates
17,156
Men - 56.5%
12,935
Women - 42.6%
7,636
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
57% of 45,321 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
March 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
4
SAT Math
610-720 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
610-700 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
26-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $34,547
Out-of-state: $56,106
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $14,531
Out-of-state: $36,090
Room and Board
$14,720
Average Percent of Need Met
54%
Average Freshman Award
$12,202
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$32,376
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,132
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
11%
10-19
22%
20-29
21%
30-39
14%
40-49
10%
50-99
14%
Over 100
6%
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Blacksburg Population
44,074
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Roanoke, Virginia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
33% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Hokie Bird
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
12.9%
Black/African-American
6.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
62.6%
Unknown
2.6%
International Students
4.3% from 79 countries
First-Year Students Returning
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
69.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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