Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
72 Days Left
Admissions Department
925 Prices Fork Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 1 1
History 1 1
Academic Electives 4 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 31
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
925 Prices Fork Rd.
Blacksburg
VA
24061
Fax
(540) 231-3242
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
February 22
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Not reported
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Other
Self-Reported Academic Record or Transcript recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Extracurricular Activities X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
55% of 52,296 applicants were admitted
Women
59% of 22,242 applicants were admitted
Men
52% of 30,054 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
8,322 (29%) of 28,636 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,711 (28%) of 13,105 admitted students enrolled
Men
4,611 (30%) of 15,531 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
17,659
Students Accepting Wait List Position
11,067
Students Admitted From Wait List
1,524
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
67%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
4%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
0.3%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 640-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
44.5%
Score of 600 - 700
44.4%
Score of 500 - 600
9.9%
Score of 400 - 500
1.2%
Score of 300 - 400
0.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 640-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
35.1%
Score of 600 - 700
55%
Score of 500 - 600
9.3%
Score of 400 - 500
0.7%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
56.1%
Score of 24 - 29
38%
Score of 18 - 23
5.4%
Score of 12 - 17
0.5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
42.7%
Score of 24 - 29
47.6%
Score of 18 - 23
7.9%
Score of 12 - 17
1.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
53.4%
Score of 24 - 29
34.3%
Score of 18 - 23
11.2%
Score of 12 - 17
1.1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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