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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
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- Blacksburg, VA 24061
- OPEID College Code: 00375400
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- General Phone: (540) 231-6000
- President: Charles W. Steger
- Website: WWW.VT.EDU

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 29,898
- College Alias: Virginia Tech
- College Mascot: Gobblers
Note: Two Official Names Are Gobblers and Hokies. - College Mascot: Hokies
Note: Two Official Names Are Gobblers and Hokies. 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admiss.vt.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 11,273 | 8,156 | 19,429 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 7,348 (65%) | 5,683 (70%) | 13,031 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,855 (39%) | 2,267 (40%) | 5,122 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4,970 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Virginia Tech Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 9% | 17% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,433 | $4,256 | $4,160 | $2,534 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 44 | 49 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,869 | 3,882 | 3,901 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,397 | $6,973 | $6,378 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,775 | $19,049 | $17,837 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,024 | $1,067 | $1,030 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,300 | $4,766 | $4,522 |
| Other Expenses | $3,492 | $3,204 | $3,013 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,300 | $7,020 | $6,776 |
| Other Expenses | $3,492 | $3,204 | $3,013 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,492 | $3,204 | $3,013 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,213 | $16,010 | $14,943 |
| Out of State | $30,591 | $28,086 | $26,402 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,213 | $18,264 | $17,197 |
| Out of State | $30,591 | $30,340 | $28,656 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,913 | $11,244 | $10,421 |
| Out of State | $24,291 | $23,320 | $21,880 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Veterinary School | $15,501 | $35,446 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 29,898 Undergraduate: 23,041 Graduate: 6,496 Professional: 361
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,330 Female: 12,568
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 13,459 Female: 9,582
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,803 Female: 2,693
- Professional Gender Male: 68 Female: 293
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 26,924 Part-Time: 2,974
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 22,506 Part-Time: 535
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,057 Part-Time: 2,439
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 361 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,170 | 7% |
| American Indian | 99 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,378 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,950 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 723 | 2% |
| White | 20,648 | 69% |
| Unknown | 2,930 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 110 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 9,516 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 9,613 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,013 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,747 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,234 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 626 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 657 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 316 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 53 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,176 | 6,820 | 356 |
| Faculty Status | 3,115 | 3,049 | 66 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,096 | 1,083 | 13 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,863 | - | 2,863 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,410 | 2,134 | 276 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,620 | 1,371 | 249 |
| Primarily Research | 721 | 694 | 27 |
| Primarily Public Service | 69 | 69 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 328 | 325 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 1,757 | 1,726 | 31 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,681 | 2,635 | 46 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 487 | 474 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 322 | 322 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 576 | 576 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,626 (1,060) | $90,807 (707) | $69,245 (353) |
| Professor | $112,673 (333) | $114,919 (276) | $101,799 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $82,961 (327) | $85,361 (229) | $77,352 (98) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,562 (265) | $71,437 (148) | $64,926 (117) |
| Instructor | $43,160 (135) | $43,750 (54) | $42,766 (81) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $121,905 (311) | $129,292 (248) | $92,824 (63) |
| Professor | $150,857 (162) | $152,557 (149) | $131,375 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $101,838 (95) | $102,744 (72) | $99,003 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,601 (31) | $76,924 (17) | $80,638 (14) |
| Instructor | $58,321 (18) | $55,175 (7) | $60,323 (11) |
| Lecturer | $62,491 (5) | $80,655 (3) | $35,244 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,282 (1,371) | $94,697 (955) | $70,260 (416) |
| Professor | $116,194 (495) | $118,391 (425) | $102,856 (70) |
| Associate Professor | $83,042 (422) | $85,051 (301) | $78,046 (121) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,117 (296) | $70,561 (165) | $65,038 (131) |
| Instructor | $43,696 (153) | $43,910 (61) | $43,554 (92) |
| Lecturer | $51,130 (5) | $65,992 (3) | $28,837 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,298,233 | $3,913,724 | $2,384,509 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 636 | 382 | 254 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 537 | 330 | 207 |
| Baseball | 43 | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 184 | 91 | 93 |
| Football | 127 | 127 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 37 | - | 37 |
| Soccer | 57 | 27 | 30 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| Tennis | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $418,185 | $108,792 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $137,118 | $57,662 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 81 | 47 | 34 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 77% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 74% |
| Female | 82% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Hispanic | 78% |
| White | 79% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 73% |
| 6 Years | 77% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 19 | 20 |
| Liquor Related | 280 | 187 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 156 | 22 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Murder | 32 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | - |
| Burglary | 54 | 41 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Murder | 2 | - |
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
| Burglary | 24 | 22 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
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