Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0131
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public institution in Blacksburg with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1337, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 30.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $81,698 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,790.
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History & Fun Facts
- •First-year cadets and their training cadre re-enact Addison Caldwell's journey every year in the Caldwell March.
- •They complete the first half of the 26-mile march in the fall and the second half in the spring.
- •Since 1963, "Skipper", a replica of a Civil War cannon has been fired at football games by members of the Corps of Cadets when the team scores.
- •Harper and her white roommate received hate mail and threatening phone calls, but the resolution stood, and the display of the rebel flag ended in 1969.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1337
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (260)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
232
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + city premium