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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also referred to as Virginia Tech, is a public, land-grant, polytechnic university in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is recognized for its programs in engineering, architecture, science, business, and agriculture. The university was founded in 1872 as an agricultural and mechanical college. It is one of a few public universities in the United States which maintains a corps of cadets. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Virginia Tech's sports teams are nicknamed the Hokies. They participate in the NCAA's Division I in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The campus of Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, VA, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Virginia Tech include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, engineering, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at Virginia Tech is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 670.
Virginia Tech has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, Virginia Tech had 29,898 students enrolled (28,022 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Virginia Tech offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Coast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
General Phone: (540) 231-6000
http://WWW.VT.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,323 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, engineering mechanics, mining and mineral engineering, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,141 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, management science, managerial economics, business |
| Liberal Arts | 823 | history, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, international relations, geography, economics, ... |
| Science | 532 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics, biological and biomedical sciences, science and society, plant pathology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 518 | business and consumer science, food and nutrition, family studies, public administration, public policy analysis, housing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 430 | computer and info science, computer support, computer engineering, information science |
| Education And Teaching | 399 | curriculum and instruction, educational admin and supervision, physical education teaching, trade and industrial teaching, school counseling, secondary teaching, special ed administration, educational statistics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 273 | psychology |
| Architecture And Planning | 221 | architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, environmental design |
| Media | 187 | communication studies, media studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 143 | forestry, environmental science, forest production, environmental studies, fisheries sciences, natural resources management |
| Mathematics | 138 | mathematics, statistics |
| Medicine | 109 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences |
| Animal Science And Care | 104 | animal science, dairy science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 91 | agricultural production, agricultural economics, food science, agriculture |
| Design | 59 | interior design, industrial design |
| Hospitality | 56 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 55 | horticultural science, agronomy |
| Art Studies | 52 | art studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 43 | construction management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 20 | drama |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Tech in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,884 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 1,367 | 65 |
| Doctor's degree | 356 | 53 |
| First-professional degree | 89 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 48 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 5 |
In 2007, Virginia Tech had a total enrollment of 29,898 students (28,022 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 70% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| New York | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Virginia Tech offers campus housing for 9,125 of its 28,022 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Blacksburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19,429 | 13,031 | 67% | 5,122 | 39% |
| Men | 11,273 | 7,348 | 65% | 2,855 | 39% |
| Women | 8,156 | 5,683 | 70% | 2,267 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 530 | 630 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,397 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,775 |
| Room and board | $ 6,300 |
| Room charge | $ 2,818 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,288 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,492 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 375400)
Virginia Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 811 | 201 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 222 | 131 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 453 | 316 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 149 | $152,557 | 13 | $131,375 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 72 | $102,744 | 23 | $99,003 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 17 | $76,924 | 14 | $80,638 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $55,175 | 11 | $60,323 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $80,655 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 248 | $129,292 | 63 | $92,824 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 276 | $114,919 | 57 | $101,799 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 229 | $85,361 | 98 | $77,352 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 148 | $71,437 | 117 | $64,926 |
| Instructor | academic year | 54 | $43,750 | 81 | $42,766 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 707 | $90,807 | 353 | $69,245 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 130 | 330 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Track | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 74 | 99 | 173 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Resources Production and Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICINE
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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