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General Information About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world community. The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life. 2001 Mission Statement adapted in 2006, by the Board of Visitors.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - City: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 21,053 Percent Admitted 67% Men Admitted 64% Women Admitted 71% Full Time Retention Rate 91% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 540 630 Math 570 670 Writing 530 630
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $8,605 Room & Board Charge $6,024 Books & Supplies Cost $1,080 Dorm Capacity 8,970 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $7,620,750 Other Federal Grants $2,403,177 Scholarships & Fellowships $79,245,601 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $52,548,754 Average Grant Dollars Issued $8,626,144 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $39,622,801 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 32,827 Native American 105 Asian 2,225 African American 1,490 Hispanic 870 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 23,241 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 4,874
