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Photo: Eric T Gunther / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
55%
Acceptance Rate
30,923
Undergraduates
$38k
Out-of-state tuition
86%
6-yr grad rate
$82k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
55%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1280–1450
ACT Range (2023-24)28–32
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)4.09
30,923 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$37,764
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$24,953
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$81,698/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio26%
Why Go Here?
$82k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30.9k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#74
Deal Score in VA
of 105 rated colleges
Deal Score71
Good value
18% First-Gen Students
15% Pell Grant Recipients
27Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public college in Blacksburg, VA. It enrolls 30,923 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
71
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1280–1450
SAT (2023-24)
4.09
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$37,764
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)68%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,550
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General$96k/yr
Computer Engineering$87k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$83k/yr
Construction Engineering$83k/yr
Industrial Engineering$82k/yr
Chemical Engineering$82k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
8
Career
7
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
A
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,689 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,670 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,894 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,835 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,201 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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