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Public4-Yearlarge campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
4.0Excellent
57%
Open Admissions
86%
Graduation
About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public four-year institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 30,435 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 57%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 86%. Graduates earn a median salary of $81,698 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,790 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
57%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
86%
Enrollment
30,435
Total students
Median Earnings
$81,698
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$15,478
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,694
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,790
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1260–1430
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
27 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1260
Median
1330
75th
1430
4001600
SAT Math
25th
620
Median
660
75th
720
200800
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
29
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$36,694/yr
In-State Tuition$15,478/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$23,790/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$95,160
10-Year Earnings
$816,980
ROI Multiple
8.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Student Outcomes
86%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$82k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
30,435
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
