Introduction

Inspired by our land-grant identity and guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech is an inclusive community of knowledge, discovery, and creativity dedicated to improving the quality of life and the human condition within the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the world.

At Virginia Tech, we're reimagining how education and technology intersect. This approach transforms the ways we teach and learn, perform research, and engage with communities around the world.

Hokies collaborate with diverse team members and cross the traditional lines between fields and disciplines to tackle global-scale problems.

We push the boundaries of knowledge in order to make a difference in the world. Members of the Hokie Nation have a clear vision of how we can serve in our personal, professional, and civic pursuits.

We are a force for positive change, driven by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

We are Hokies. Are you?

Key Facts & Overview | Virginia Tech

As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and a leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 37,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across the commonwealth and manages a research portfolio of more than $556 million. The university fulfills its role as a land-grant institution by fostering a collaborative environment that integrates technology into all disciplines, so that the Virginia Tech community can serve as a force for positive change around the commonwealth, the country, and the world.

Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and an inclusive, spirited culture, Virginia Tech strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Virginia Tech has a 2,600-acre main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia; a significant presence across the commonwealth, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, and sites in Newport News and Richmond; educational and research facilities across the state; a study-abroad site in Switzerland; and a 1,800-acre agriculture research farm near the main campus.

Admissions at Virginia Tech

Students can choose either Common App or Coalition application from our website and only need to apply once. We have no preference between the two application platforms. At Virginia Tech, we have several opportunities for students to apply including Early Decision (November 1) and Early Action (December 1), and our final regular decision application deadline is January 15th. Students are required to respond to the four writing prompts within the Ut Prosim profile and to submit the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) in order for their application to be considered complete. 

Virginia Tech aims to put you, the applicant, in the driver’s seat during the application process. The SRAR allows you to complete your applications for admission on your terms and when you are able to get it done. We recommend accessing the SRAR through your applicant portal to ensure it links to your application for admissions.

When your application is complete, it will be reviewed holistically within the context of your school. Factors that are considered include academic rigor, course grades, requested major, activities outside of classroom, residency, interest in the Corps of Cadets and disciplinary record. Virginia Tech is test-optional for students entering in Fall 2022. On your application for admission, you will be able to select whether or not you would like your scores to be reviewed as part of your application. 

Financial Factors | Cost & Financial Aid at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is consistently recognized for its quality of education, with nationally ranked academic programs, a wide range of undergraduate research opportunities, and excellent graduate career statistics.

Financial Aid estimated costs for the 2021-2022 academic year are listed to give students a benchmark for planning their attendance at Virginia Tech. Tuition and Fees costs for in-state students are $14,175 and $33,857 for out-of-state students. Room and Board costs for in-state and out-of-state students are $9,876. These costs are estimated for planning purposes only.

Beginning in 2018, Virginia Tech implemented new fees for incoming students in engineering ($2,000 per year), architecture and design ($1,500 per year), building construction ($1,500 per year), business ($75 per credit hour), and agriculture ($750 per year). These fees apply only to incoming students in these disciplines.

*The exact cost for room and board will vary based on the student’s selection of residence hall and meal plan.

For more detailed information on these exact costs, please visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

For tuition costs and fees per credit hour or information on available payment plans, please visit the Office of the University Bursar.