Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
57.03%
SAT Average
1,337
ACT Range
27-32
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 57.03%. This means approximately 570 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 30,435 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
57.03%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $15,478 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,694 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $32,040 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $23,790 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 15.01% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 34.26% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$36,694
Room and board
$14,888
Books and supplies
$2,620
Other expenses
$4,266
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$32,040
Average net price
$23,790
Average aid coverage
26%
$8,250 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pays approximately $23,790 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University net price
$23,790
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $36,694 and average net price at $23,790. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$36,694
Current net price
$23,790
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
86.28%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$81,698
Undergraduates
30,435
10-Year Median Earnings - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates earn about 1.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Undergraduates
30,435
Completion rate
86.28%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
15.01%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
34.26%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 15.01% of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.26% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is listed at 210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,821 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 57.03%.
How much is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University tuition?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $36,694.
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's average net price?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,790.
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $81,698 for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accredited?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
The local dataset lists 30,435 undergraduate students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What percentage of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the local dataset is 15.01%.
What is the federal loan rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
The federal loan rate for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the local dataset is 34.26%.
Where should I verify Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University or the latest official federal education data.