Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2024
350 Days Left
Admissions Department
925 Prices Fork Road Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 3
Foreign Language 3
Social Studies 1
History 1
Academic Electives 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 28
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 28
ACT Only Considered if submitted January 28
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted January 28
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted January 28
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
925 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg
VA
24061
Fax
(540) 231-3242
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2024
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
February 26
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Other
Self-Reported Academic Record or Transcript recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
56% of 42,054 applicants were admitted
Women
60% of 18,466 applicants were admitted
Men
53% of 23,588 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
7,593 (32%) of 23,746 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,270 (29%) of 11,163 admitted students enrolled
Men
4,323 (34%) of 12,583 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
14,952
Students Accepting Wait List Position
9,176
Students Admitted From Wait List
3,292
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
0%
3.75 - 3.99
74%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
0.5%
2.00 - 2.49
0.1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 590-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
30.3%
Score of 600 - 700
44.6%
Score of 500 - 600
23.4%
Score of 400 - 500
1.6%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 590-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16.7%
Score of 600 - 700
57.2%
Score of 500 - 600
24%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
36.4%
Score of 24 - 29
46.6%
Score of 18 - 23
16.2%
Score of 12 - 17
0.7%
Score of 6 - 11
0.1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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