Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 57%. Last year, 45,321 students applied to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and 25,825 were admitted.

If you are applying to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee is $60.

Students who apply to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 1.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's admissions stats.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	47%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	11%
Waitlist	Yes

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	February 26
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 1

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Applying Early to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 26.

The early decision acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 50%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 57%.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts approximately 14% of early action applicants and 57% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admitted 1389 of the 2796 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University admitted 4,269 of the 3,255 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Admissions

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Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Virginia Tech is moderately difficult. Virginia Tech evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Virginia Tech accepted 57% of students, about 25,825 of the 45,321 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Virginia Tech, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to engineering, architecture, industrial design, interior design programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

What does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Very Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Very Important
State Residency	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
First Generation	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for more information on admission factors.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	√	Self-Reported Academic Record or Transcript
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	√	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Students admitted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 47% of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students scored 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.

To be most competitive at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, you should strive to earn between 26 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by April 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

❌ No, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is test optional, so you can make the call whether to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an acceptance rate of 57%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's early decision acceptance rate was 50% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University was 14% in 2021.

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