Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Virginia Tech accepted 58% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 47,101 people applied and 26,923 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Virginia Tech considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.91.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Virginia Tech is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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