Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231.6000
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Virginia Tech is consistently recognized for its quality of education, with nationally ranked programs, excellent graduate career statistics, and its breadth of undergraduate research opportunities. The university was ranked 15th in the 2008 edition of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
Application Deadline: Jan. 15, 2013
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Campus Tours
Information Session Details
Admissions information sessions every day the university is open.
Tours and information sessions originate from the new Visitor and Undergraduate Admissions Center which opened July 5, 2011.
The new building provides a central location for University visitors to attend Undergraduate Admissions information sessions, campus tours, receive their visitor's parking permit as well as gather other information relative to their visit.
Visitors do not need parking permits on weekends in most lots. Be sure to check signs before parking for any 24-hour faculty-staff notations.
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Location: 238 Wallace Hall Details
By appointment, call 540-231-6770 to schedule.
College of Natural Resources and Environment Details
Monday and Friday, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm (appointment required), please call 540-231-5482
Location: 138 Cheatham Hall
Note: If you are interested in the Geography or Meteorology major and want more information or want to schedule an information session, please call Maureen Deisinger at 540-231-6886.
College of Architecture & Urban Studies: School of Architecture + Design Details
Monday and Friday, 12:00–1:00 pm, fall and spring semester only (appointment required).
Location: 201 Cowgill Hall
Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture sessions offered: Monday and Friday, 12:00–1:00 pm, fall and spring semester only (appointment required).
Summer Session Schedule: Information sessions will only be held on Fridays at 12 noon during the First and Second Summer Sessions. An appointment is required.
Call to schedule an appointment: (540) 231-5383
University Honors Details
Monday and Friday, 1:15 pm walk-in information session
Location: 1st Floor, Hillcrest Hall
Corps of Cadets Details
Monday through Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 am (no appointment required)
Corps of Cadets
Location: Commandant’s Office,
143 Brodie Hall
Other times by appointment only.
For further information, or to make an appointment, please call 540-231-6858.
Pamplin College of Business Details
Monday through Friday, 11:00 am – noon (no appointment required)
Pamplin College of Business
Location: 1046 Pamplin Hall
For further information, please call 540-231-6602
Department of Computer Science Details
Monday through Friday, 1:15 – 2:00 pm (appointment required)
Department of Computer Science
Location: 114 McBryde
For an appointment, please call 540-231-6931
University Studies Program Details
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: University Academic Advising Center, 117 Femoyer Hall
For further information, please call 540-231-8440
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Details
Mondays and Fridays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm (appointment required)
Location: 340 Whittemore Hall
Please call 540-231-2163 to schedule an appointment
Campus Tours Details
Student-led walking tours are held when classes are in session.
Tours and information sessions originate from the new Visitor and Undergraduate Admissions Center which opened July 5, 2011.
The new building provides a central location for University visitors to attend Undergraduate Admissions information sessions, campus tours, receive their visitor's parking permit as well as gather other information relative to their visit.
Visitors do not need parking permits on weekends in most lots. Be sure to check signs before parking for any 24-hour faculty-staff notations.
Air Force ROTC Details
Weekday sessions offered Monday through Friday
Location: 228 Military Building
Times offered: Weekday sessions offered Monday through Friday. For session times and contact information, please call (540) 231 6404.
Visit Programs
College of Architecture & Urban Studies: School of Public and International Affairs Details
Available upon request: Contact Diane Zahm or call 540-231-5485 for tour/info session
Public and Urban Affairs/Environmental Policy and Planning tours/info available upon request: Contact Diane Zahm or call 540-231-5485 for tour/info session
Construction Engineering & Management tours/information session Details
Available upon request; call 540-231-6777
Location: 430 Bishop Favrao Hall
Construction Engineering & Management tours/info available upon request: Contact Chris Fiori (cfiori@vt.edu) or call 540-231-6777
Department of Building Construction tours/info available upon request: Contact Renee Ryan (renee.ryan@vt.edu) or call 540-231-7428
College of Architecture & Urban Studies: School of Visual Arts Details
Tours & information sessions are available upon request. Call 540-231-5547 to schedule.
Studio Art, Art History, Visual Communication Design tours/info available upon request: Contact Besty Bannan or call 540-231-5547 for tour/info session
College of Architecture & Urban Studies: Department of Building Construction Details
Tours/info session are available upon request: Contact Renee Ryan (renee.ryan@vt.edu) or call 540-231-7428
Contact Renee Ryan (renee.ryan@vt.edu) or call 540-231-7428
Parking Information
The new Visitor and Undergraduate Admissions Center is located at 965 Prices Fork Road, near the intersection of Prices Fork and University City Boulevard next to the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
For questions, please call 540/231-3548.
On weekdays you'll need a visitor's parking permit from the Visitor's Center.
On weekends visitors do not need parking permits for most lots.
Be sure to check signs for any 24-hour faculty-staff notations before parking.
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| Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2012 | Notified by: Dec. 15, 2012 |
| Regular Admission: Jan. 15, 2013 | Notified by: April 1, 2013 |
| Sector | Public, 4-year |
| Size Category | 20,000 or above |
| Carnegie Classification 2010 | Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Athletic Affiliations | NCAA |
| ROTC Offered | Army Navy Air Force |
| Study Abroad Offered | Yes |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
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Dates and Deadlines
| Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2012 | Notified by: Dec. 15, 2012 |
| Regular Admission: Jan. 15, 2013 | Notified by: April 1, 2013 |
Application Information
| Open Admissions | No |
| Common Application | |
| Application Fee | $60 |
| Application Website | www.admiss.vt.edu/apply/apply_online.php |
Test Statistics (25th/75th percentile)
| English | Math | Writing | |
| SAT | 540/640 | 570/670 | 540/630 |
| ACT | None/None | None/None | None/None |
Admissions Considerations
| GPA | Required |
| Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| School Record | Required |
| Completion of College Prep Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admissions Test Scores | Required |
| Audition/Portfolio | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (international applicants only) | Required |
Overall Admissions Statistics
| Total Applicants | 20,828 |
| Total Acceptances | 13,860 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67% |
Student Body Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 31,006 |
| Full-time Enrollment | 28,115 |
| Part-time Enrollment | 2,891 |
| Male Undergrads | 13,422 |
| Female Undergrads | 9,819 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 |
| Retention Rate | 92% |
| Graduation Rate |
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Financial Aid Contact Information
www.finaid.vt.edu
Cost Statistics
| In-state Tuition and fees | $10,509 |
| Out-of-state Tuition and fees | $24,480 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $7,080 |
| Room & Board (off-campus) | $7,080 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Expenses (on-campus) | $5,200 |
| Other Expenses (off-campus) | None |
Financial Aid Statistics
| Percent receiving any aid | 75 |
| Percent receiving federal, state, local, or institutional grant aid | 44 |
| Average amount of aid received | $6,364 |
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