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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, Virginia · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$67,377

Acceptance Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$15,478

At a Glance

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Total Students

30,435

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Retention Rate

92%

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Faculty Ratio

17

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Financial Aid

34%

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Median Debt

$21,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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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 and an 86.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 91.8%. The in-state tuition is $15,478.

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

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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, the median salary increases to $67,377, and after ten years, the median salary is $81,698. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an 86.3% graduation rate and a 91.8% retention rate. The university has a 57% acceptance rate. 34.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an acceptance rate of 57%.