Virginia Tech
Founded 1872
President Timothy Sands (President)
Fees USD 13,981
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant research university founded in 1872 in Blacksburg. Enrolling 37,000 students, Virginia Tech is one of the top engineering schools in the United States and is a major research institution with over $600 million in annual research funding. Virginia Tech recently opened a major Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia, adjacent to Amazon HQ2, creating one of the most strategically positioned STEM institutions in the country.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — Top-20 US engineering school; aerospace, civil, and computer engineering
- Pamplin College of Business — AACSB-accredited; strong finance and accounting
- College of Architecture and Urban Studies — NAAB-accredited architecture
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences — Land-grant research excellence
- Innovation Campus (Alexandria) — Tech and CS graduate programs adjacent to Amazon HQ2
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~57% | In-State Tuition: ~$13,981
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 15
