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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Private University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a private university in Blacksburg, VA with a 57% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1240–1420, ACT range of 27–32, median graduate earnings of $81,698. The campus experiences 84.3°F avg summer high and 28.7°F avg winter low, 35.1 inches of rain annually, 2.6 inches of snow. Graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $81,698, with typical debt of $21,500 — a strong return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
57.0%
SAT Range
12401420
ACT Range
2732
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$36,694
Median Earnings
$81,698
Enrollment
30,435
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
92%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Computer and Information Sciences, General.$96,432 / yr
Computer Engineering.$86,636 / yr
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$83,364 / yr
Construction Engineering.$82,627 / yr
Industrial Engineering.$82,437 / yr