Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg Virginia

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$6,973
$7,397
$8,198
$8,605
5.0%
Out-of-state
$19,049
$19,775
$20,825
$21,878
5.1%
Books and supplies
$1,067
$1,024
$1,080
$1,080
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$4,766
$6,300
$6,580
$6,580
0.0%
Other
$3,204
$3,492
$3,680
$3,300
-10.3%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,020
$6,300
$6,580
$6,580
0.0%
Other
$3,204
$3,492
$3,680
$3,300
-10.3%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,204
$3,492
$3,680
$3,300
-10.3%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$16,010
$18,213
$19,538
$19,565
0.1%
Off Campus
$18,264
$18,213
$19,538
$19,565
0.1%
Off Campus with Family
$11,244
$11,913
$12,958
$12,985
0.2%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$28,086
$30,591
$32,165
$32,838
2.1%
Off Campus
$30,340
$30,591
$32,165
$32,838
2.1%
Off Campus with Family
$23,320
$24,291
$25,585
$26,258
2.6%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
21,053
12,121
8,932
Percent admitted
67%
64%
71%
Percent admitted who enrolled
36%
36%
36%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
4,852
96%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
540
640
SAT Math
570
670
SAT Writing
540
630

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1923 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
7/31/2003 –
Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
4/1/1992 –
Accredited
Didactic Program in Dietetics
10/24/2008 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
4/17/1980 –
Accredited
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
5/30/1997 –
Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Veterinary Medicine (VET) – Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree
7/1/1982 –
Accredited
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
4/1/2002 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
4/1/2004 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1982 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1980 –
Accredited