College
Virginia Tech
- A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Blacksburg, VA
- 3,572 reviews
- AcademicsA
- ValueA+
- DiversityA-
- CampusA+
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA-
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
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
71%
SAT Range
1100-1320
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$17,190/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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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
- 68%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.269 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.269 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Mechanical Engineering
416 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Information Systems
337 GraduatesFinance
280 GraduatesFood and Nutrition Studies
276 GraduatesBiology
256 GraduatesComputer and Information Studies
200 GraduatesCivil Engineering
199 GraduatesPsychology
199 GraduatesCommunications
184 GraduatesAccounting
179 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
25,213Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 62%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.320 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.373 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$60,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation 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
Virginia Tech Reviews
3,572 reviews
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Virginia Tech is an ideal institution for new opportunities and growth. There is such a huge amount of school spirit and pride for being a Hokie with the students, which I have never genuinely heard or seen from other institutions! Campus/student life is notably wonderful, and the majority of the students are incredibly lively and welcoming. There are so many different people on campus, and they all have their own amazing passions. The institution provides exposure to many experiences to explore like clubs, GobblerFest, athletics and football games, dorm activities, parties, hiking trails, and even checking out scenic spots on campus and throughout the town. From what I've already experienced through campus visits as a prospective Freshman for Fall 2018, I'm so stoked to fully experience and indulge in everything about my new second home!
I love Virginia Tech! The academics are rigorous but not life consuming, I found a good balance and was able to maintain my grades while also enjoying a social life. I knew I had to attend the moment I stepped on campus. It's been the best decision I ever could have made. My professors have been extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and made every effort to get to know their students. My advisor could not be more helpful. Another nice thing about Tech is that it feels like a small school. The different colleges allow for more individualized attention for the students, while the big campus provides benefits a smaller school couldn't. When I'm having a bad day, all I need to do is look around me and I instantly feel better. We have 9 dining halls, and all of them are great. There's options upon options and everyone I know always manages to find something they haven't tried before. And that's just what's on campus. No matter who you are I'm sure you'll love Tech!
Virginia Tech has been an overall good experience for me. The professors care about your education, and really put forth strong effort to better the learning environment for students. Tech is also a very diverse campus, with students from all around the world! I have always favored that aspect of Tech especially, since I love meeting new people with different experiences that they can share with me. Attending Virginia Tech has exposed me to lots of new situations and experiences, that I feel I couldn't get at any other school. All in all Tech is a great place to learn and grow!