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Virginia Tech

#10 in Top Public Universities in America
  • 4 Year
  • Blacksburg, VA
  • 3,712 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Virginia Tech is a highly rated public college located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 26,603 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Virginia Tech acceptance rate is 70%. Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Management Sciences and Information Systems, and Finance. Graduating 84% of students, Virginia Tech alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $48,000.
    About Virginia Tech...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference
    Address
    925 Prices Fork Road
    Blacksburg, VA 24061
    Website
    vt.edu

    Virginia Tech Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    70%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1180-1360
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,700/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,261/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    65%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.250 responses
    69%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.286 responses
    53%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.286 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Mechanical Engineering
      416 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      337 Graduates
    • Finance
      280 Graduates
    • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
      276 Graduates
    • Biology
      256 Graduates
    • Information Science
      200 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      199 Graduates
    • Psychology
      199 Graduates
    • Communications
      184 Graduates
    • Accounting
      179 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    26,603Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    590
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 203 responses
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    • Very nice and friendly
      29%
    • Friendly and Spirited
      23%
    • Hokie Nation
      19%
    • Very spirited!
      13%
    • Hokie
      8%
    • Well mannered
      4%
    • Driven
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    63%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.337 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.390 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 209 responses
    Report
    • Ut Prosim
      40%
    • Hokies
      15%
    • That I may Serve
      15%
    • Spirit
      9%
    • Home
      7%
    • Community
      6%
    • Family
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $62,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    84%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    90%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.176 responses
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    Virginia Tech Reviews

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    Housing nightmare! For the second time in three years, VT over-enrolled leaving students incredibly stressed and facilities incredibly stretched to meet needs. Students living in hotels, others cannot find decent off-campus housing, they must do better. Dorms are in bad shape, and they are so overtaxed they renovate to keep pace. My daughter was in tears to find out that in October of her freshman year that she had to find her off-campus housing for the next year....she hardly knew anyone or anything about the campus. Now, for her senior year, she cannot find housing because of over enrolling. As a result, the housing "mafia" leasing company and landlords offer poor accommodation at inflated prices....supply/demand. VT, do better!
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    As a freshman, I haven't fully experienced Virginia Tech yet, but I can tell that the campus is beautiful, it's a relatively safe school, and the professors are very knowledgeable. The food offered in the dining halls or on-campus restaurants is amazing and sustainably sourced. For example, the horticulture department is partnered with the dining halls, and uses a farm for teaching/research for horticulture students which in turn provides fresh produce for the dining halls. Virginia Tech is a great place to be!
    The academics at Virginia Tech are excellent while it also has a great social aspect. It is easy to be involved at this school and the environment feels like a community. There are so many organizations to be involved in and I have found that there is at least one club for everyone! While classes are hard, it is extremely easy to find help. There are peer mentor programs and a center in the library just to help students with their writing. The TAs and professors are super helpful and truly want everyone to rise to their ability and exceed expectations.