Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Common Data Set 2023-24
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Acceptance Rate
57.0%
Applications
47,101
Admitted
26,864
Enrolled
7,179
SAT Math
620-720
SAT Reading
620-700
ACT Composite
27-32
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$81,698
10 yrs after enrollment
86%
6-year completion
$24,953
sticker minus grants
$21,500
federal loans only
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General Information
6 TABLESFirst Name:Robert
Last Name:Hopkins
Title:Assistant Provost for Analytics and AI
Office:Analytics & AI
Address Line 1:Research Building XVI, Suite 3040
Zipcode24,061
Country:United States
Phone:(540) 231-2623
Email Address:rlhopkins@vt.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://aie.vt.edu/analytics-and-ai/common-data-set.html
City:Blacksburg
StateVirginia
Street Address Line 1:800 Drillfield Drive
CityBlacksburg
StateVirginia
Zip24,061
Country:United States
Main Phone Number:(540) 231-6000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.vt.edu/
Admissions Email Address:admissions@vt.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.vt.edu/apply.html
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.inclusive.vt.edu/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESTotal first-time, first-year who applied19,048
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,967
Total first-time, first-year who applied24,645
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted15,566
Total first-time, first-year who applied3,514
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,390
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:12,348
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:7,148
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Social studies1
History1
Academic electives4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80028
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69957
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59913
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4992
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100
SAT Math: 700-80037
SAT Math: 600-69945
SAT Math: 500-59916
SAT Math: 400-4992
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-299100
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3651
ACT Composite: 24-2940
ACT Composite: 18-238
ACT Composite: 12-171
ACT Composite: Below 6100
Percent who had GPA of 4.072
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9914
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.749
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.493
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.242
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.055
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9922
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.496
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.242
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.064
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7411
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.494.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.242
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.2
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:96
Amount of application fee:60
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month3
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month12
Priority Date: Day1
If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESMust a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: Click or tap here to enter text.
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)37%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)36%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing33%
Percent who live off campus or commute67%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Men's residence halls (Men)X
Women's residence halls (Females)X
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESFinancial Aid
8 TABLESAcademic Year2023-2024 estimated
Federal$26,017,249
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$20,127,556
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,731,077
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$51,875,882
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$31,237,311
Federal Work-Study$1,117,792
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$32,355,103
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$24,322,121
Athletic Awards$138,926
Federal$22,339,872
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$808,590
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,446,967
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$16,142,240
Total Scholarships/Grants$64,737,669
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$93,645,170
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,247,167
Total Self-Help$95,892,337
Parent Loans$54,273,828
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$14,233,830
Athletic Awards$13,473,213
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.6,440
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details: Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2023-2024
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students67
and ____ faculty2,129