Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, Virginia · Public
Virginia Tech admitted 55% of 52,296 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1280–1450 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 86% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Virginia Tech
Enter a score to see whether Virginia Tech is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (55%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Virginia Tech offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
17,659 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 11,067 took it, and 1,524 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Virginia Tech rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.09 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $37,252 in-state and $58,468 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,205 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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