Blacksburg, VA
Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 57% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31,974 | 22,393 | 7,651 | 70% |
| 2020 | 30,771 | 20,239 | 6,608 | 66% |
| 2021 | 42,054 | 23,746 | 6,758 | 56% |
| 2022 | 45,321 | 25,825 | 7,166 | 57% |
| 2023 | 47,208 | 26,923 | 7,196 | 57% |
Fall 2023 applicants
12,337 of 20,135 women and 14,527 of 26,966 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an acceptance rate of 57% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 26,923 of 47,208 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
47,208 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 7,196 enrolled.
No. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 70% to 57% — it has become more selective.