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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, Virginia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$67,377

Acceptance Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$15,478

At a Glance

Total Students

30,435

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public institution with a student body of 30,435. The university has a 57% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 86.3%, and the retention rate is 91.8%. The in-state tuition is $15,478.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $59,604, increasing to $67,377 after five years and $81,698 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,500. A total of 34.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$60k

1 YEAR

$67k

5 YEARS

$82k

10 YEARS

Top 8% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University alumni earn a median salary of $59,604. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $67,377, and after ten years, median earnings reach $81,698. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 34.3% of students receive financial aid.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an 86.3% graduation rate and a 91.8% retention rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 57% and a total student population of 30,435. In-state tuition costs $15,478.

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Campus Location

Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The campus is in a city setting. Blacksburg earns an 85 safety rating — see detailed crime statistics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an acceptance rate of 57.0%.