Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Public university · Blacksburg, VA · 30,923 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
55%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1280–1450
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$25,808
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$39,324
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
86%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts about 55 of every 100 applicants (55%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1280 and 1450 on the SAT. A score at or above 1450 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1280, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $39,324 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,808 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,450 for VA residents and $38,914 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,450
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,914
- Room & board$16,046
- Total cost of attendance$39,324
- Average net price after grants$25,808
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University FAQ
- What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate?
- 55% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1280–1450. Aim for 1450 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost?
- About $39,324 a year before aid; $25,808 on average after grants.
- What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's FAFSA school code?
- 003754. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University receives your information.
- What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's graduation rate?
- 86% of students finish within six years.
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