Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University - Blacksburg, VA
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school.
Contacting the School
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
Main Phone: (540) 231-6000
Web Site: www.vt.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 29,898 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 2,855 male students and 2,267 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 55.7% of the student body, while females made up 44.3%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (1378)%, Hispanic (1950)%, Asian (723)%, and Native American (99)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 67.1% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 530. One quarter of students scored at least 630.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 570 or higher. One fourth of students scored 670 or higher.
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArchitectureBusiness And Management- Accounting
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Curriculum And Instruction
- Education Evaluation
- Educational Administration
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Plastics Engineering
- Specialized Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Economics
- Geography
- Government And Political Science
- History
- International Relations
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Atlantic Coast Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 18,213 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 11,913 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 30,591 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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