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.

55
%
Acceptance rate
3.9
Average High School GPA
March 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

55%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Virginia Tech accepted 55% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 52,296 people applied and 28,758 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
13105 / 22242 (59%)
Men
15531 / 30054 (52%)

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:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

25%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 25% 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
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

3.9
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.9.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
67%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
10%
3.25-3.49
4%
3.00-3.24
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

43%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
640
75th Percentile
740
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
640
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1240
75th Percentile
1430

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

March 1
Regular admission deadline
March 1
Application notification
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