Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admits about 54.8% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1280–1450 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 27–33 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University At a Glance
| Location | Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 30,923 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.8% |
| SAT Range (Reading & Writing) | 640-710 |
| SAT Range (Math) | 640-740 |
| SAT Range (Combined, approx.) | 1280-1450 |
| Average SAT (Combined) | 1364 |
| ACT Range | 28-32 |
| Average Net Price | $25,808/yr |
| Tuition (In-State) | $16,450/yr |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $38,914/yr |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 85.9% |
| Full-Time Retention Rate | 93.1% |
| Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry | $88,716 |
| Median Debt at Completion | $20,500 |
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Compares
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is more selective than about 79% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.
With about 30,923 students, it is larger than about 84% of the 265 schools in this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate is about 54.8%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Admitted students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1280 and 1450 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).
Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University require the SAT?
Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.
What is the average cost of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
The average net price reported for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $25,808 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.