Virginia Tech
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Average High School GPA: 4.06 weighted
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1240-1420
ACT Range: 27-33
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 30,000
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $15,950
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,777
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Blacksburg, Virginia
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 34°F (1°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 80°F (27°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 40 inches (1,016 mm)
Nearest Airport: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) — Approximately 26 miles (about a 45-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@virginia.tech
Swim Team Instagram:@hokiesswimdive
Twitter (X):@virginia_tech
Facebook:Virginia Tech
LinkedIn:Virginia Tech
YouTube:Virginia Tech
TikTok:@virginia.tech
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Nickname: Hokies
Mascot: King HokieBird
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Christiansburg Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Sergio Lopez Miro
Recruiting Questionnaire: N/A
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #10
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #20
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #9 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#51 in National Universities (tie)
#21 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#13 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
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Aerospace /Aeronautical / Astronautical
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#8 in Biological / Agricultural (tie)
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Electrical / Electronic / Communications
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#7 in Environmental / Environmental Health (tie)
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#4 in Industrial / Manufacturing
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#17 in Learning Communities (tie)
#50 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
#28 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#83
#29
In Public Colleges
#60
In Research Universities
#18
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#53
#22
Best Employers for New Grads 2023
#247
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
#138
Best Employers for Veterans 2022
#121
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A
Diversity: A
Athletics: A
Professors: A+
Dorms: B
Student Life: A+
Value: A-
Campus: A+
Party Scene: A
Location: B+
Campus Food: A+
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #61 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #64 of 1,332
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