Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public university located in Blacksburg, VA, serving approximately 30,435 students. It has an acceptance rate of 57%.
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Tuition
$15,478
Acceptance
57.03%
Students
38,225
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,478
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,694
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,888
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,578
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
86%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
57.03%
SAT range
1240 - 1420
ACT range
27 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
38,225
Undergrads
30,435
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
381
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
344
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.12
Property Rate / 1,000
5.13
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Blacksburg
Violent Rate / 100k
239
Property Rate / 100k
1,837
Location
Institution does not report this
Blacksburg, VA 24061