Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you want to apply to Virginia Tech, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 15 and the fee for the application is $60.

Students who apply to Virginia Tech for fall should anticipate a decision by March 1.

Virginia Tech Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Virginia Tech's admissions stats.

Virginia Tech 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	87%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	27%
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	January 1	March 1

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Want to Apply Early to Virginia Tech?

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Virginia Tech 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 Tech will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 26.

The early decision acceptance rate at Virginia Tech is 54%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 56%.

Virginia Tech accepts around 14% of early action applicants and 56% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Virginia Tech admitted 1278 of the 2346 students who applied early decision. In 2021, Virginia Tech admitted 3,927 of the 27,551 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they hope it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive 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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Transferring to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Virginia Tech?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining 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 put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Virginia Tech

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

Make sure to check with Virginia Tech for more information on admission factors.

Virginia Tech 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Other Requirements			√	Self-Reported Academic Record or Transcript
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record			√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
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 Tech?

Students admitted to Virginia Tech 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 Tech looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Virginia Tech 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, 87% of Virginia Tech's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Virginia Tech?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Virginia Tech students scored 710 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Virginia Tech students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Virginia Tech?

To be most competitive at Virginia Tech, you should strive to earn between 25 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Virginia Tech's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Virginia Tech students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Virginia Tech.

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 Tech during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Virginia Tech Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Virginia Tech?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Virginia Tech.

Does Virginia Tech accept transfer credits?

✅ Virginia Tech accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Virginia Tech accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Virginia Tech accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Virginia Tech?

❌ No, Virginia Tech is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Virginia Tech's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Virginia Tech is 56%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Virginia Tech?

✅ Virginia Tech's early decision acceptance rate was 54% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Virginia Tech?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Virginia Tech was 14% in 2021.

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