College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public four-year college in Blacksburg, Virginia with 30,923 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $25,808 a year on average after grants.
30,923Undergraduates
55%Acceptance rate
$25,808Net price a year
$39,324Full cost a year
$16,450In-state tuition
$38,914Out-of-state tuition
86%Graduation rate
93%Return for year two
$88,716Median earnings 10 years after starting
$20,500Median debt at graduation
17%Students with Pell grants
1,364Average SAT
Living near Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 26 mi | $996 | $190,500 |
Other colleges nearby
Airports near Blacksburg
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ROA | 26 mi | 382,103 |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport LWB | 44 mi | 9,011 |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport LYH | 68 mi | 81,477 |
| Piedmont Triad International Airport GSO | 83 mi | 985,563 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.