Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$81.7k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
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?
Sticker price$30,366
Net price (after aid)$23,790
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,536
$30k – $48k$14,891
$48k – $75k$19,660
$75k – $110k$26,533
$110k+$30,568
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$81,698
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
86%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
86% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
92% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$15.5k
Out-of-state
$36.7k
Net price
$23.8k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$81.7k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (25)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData ScienceWeb Development
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
57%
SAT range
1240 - 1420
ACT range
27 - 32
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- Where is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University located?
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is approximately 57%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,478 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reports total enrollment of approximately 38,225 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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