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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a large four-year, public school with 30,940 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1872 and is one of the 2 schools located in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
100
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 100 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Biology, Accounting and Finance, Management, and Work and Family Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings versus other schools and colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
91%
The rate of student retention at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is very high at 91% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is very good - 80%. Roughly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is decent - 16:1. Learn more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$24,600
Average tuition costs are high - around $22,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $2,300; this makes it a total of $24,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
67%
This college accepts your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

As reported in recent data, 20,828 applications were submitted and 13,860 were accepted (67%); so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $60.00. The graduate application fee is $65.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (540) 231-6000 or check Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,100
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 8,500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - about $4,100 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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