Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA · Public
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Virginia Tech admitted 54.8% of applicants university-wide (28,758 of 52,498).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 54.8% | 28,758 | 52,498 |
| In-state | 50.0% | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| Out-of-state | 38.9% | 3,500 | 9,000 |
| International applicants | 33.3% | 500 | 1,500 |
| Men | 51.7% | 15,531 | 30,054 |
| Women | 58.9% | 13,105 | 22,242 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 28,758 admitted students, 7,289 enrolled (25.3% yield).
Virginia Tech Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1280–1450
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–32
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Virginia Tech Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $62,336/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,764 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,572 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $62,336/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,689 |
| $30k–48k | $11,670 |
| $48k–75k | $17,894 |
| $75k–110k | $25,835 |
| Over $110k | $34,201 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board, plus book stipend (Full Tuition)
- Stamps Scholarship — Full cost of attendance plus enrichment fund (Full Ride)
- University Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — At least $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Varies (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board, plus book stipend (Full Tuition)
- Stamps Scholarship — Full cost of attendance plus enrichment fund (Full Ride)
Virginia Tech Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Virginia Tech · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Virginia Tech's motto is "Ut Prosim" which means 'That I May Serve'. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you. How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech?120 words · Required
- Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community supports access and inclusion by affirming the dignity and value of every person, respecting differences, promoting mutual understanding and open expression, and strives to eliminate bias and discrimination. Have you had an experience when you or someone you know were not being included? Did you reach out to anyone for assistance, direction, or resources? Were you able to affect change and/or influence others? Did this experience change your perspective and if so, how?120 words · Required
- Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership. What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time?120 words · Required
- Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it. What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from and how do they support your progress as you work on this goal?120 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $81,698
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 86.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
Virginia Tech · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #51
- WSJ: #35
- Forbes: #81
- Niche: #58
- QS: #358
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Virginia Tech Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Engineering (20%), Social sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1.
Virginia Tech Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.