Blacksburg, VA · 30.9k students
Trajecta score
+2.2 since '20Ranked #109 of 2,375
5-year trend
64.5 · #126
2020
67.0 · #160
2021
67.2 · #149
2022
66.3 · #176
2023
66.7 · #171
2024
Academic Profile
56/ 100
Career Outcomes
83/ 100
Student Success
80/ 100
Affordability
56/ 100
Academic Investment
86/ 100
Access & Equity
27/ 100
Academic Profile
56
Career Outcomes
83
Student Success
80
Affordability
56
Academic Investment
86
Access & Equity
27
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Cost / Net Price
$37k / $25k
SAT Avg
1,364
Retention
93%
Grad Rate
86%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$15,948
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,764
per year
Out-of-state premium: +$21,816/yr
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
15%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
34%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$21,500
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
4.09
average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen (weighted) · 97% reporting
Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Not Considered | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Considered | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Very Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Not Considered | |||
| Interview | Interview: Not Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Considered | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Considered | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Considered | |||
| First generation | First generation: Very Important | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Very Important | |||
| State residency | State residency: Very Important | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Considered | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Considered | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Not Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2025-26
school's admissions site ↗Ut Prosim: Community service
Required120 wordsVirginia 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?
Ut Prosim: Principles of Community
Required120 wordsVirginia 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?
Ut Prosim: Pride and leadership
Required120 wordsShare 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?
Ut Prosim: Goal setting
Required120 wordsDescribe 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?
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
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