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Virginia Tech, originally established as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872, is a public land-grant research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is recognized as one of the top universities in the United States. According to the US News & World Report's 2024 rankings, Virginia Tech holds the 51st position among national universities and the 21st spot among public universities. It also ranks at #149 for Best Value School and #252 for Top Performers on Social Mobility.
Virginia Tech stands out as a comprehensive research institution, offering more than 280 undergraduate and graduate programs. It serves a diverse student body of over 38,000 individuals from around the globe. Many international students are attracted to Virginia Tech because of its focus on hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, and a welcoming, vibrant community.
For the fall semester of 2023-2024, more than 47,000 students applied for undergraduate programs at Virginia Tech. Out of these, over 27,000 were accepted, and more than 7,000 chose to enroll. This means the acceptance rate at Virginia Tech is 57%, indicating a moderate admission policy. International students can find the full enrollment details at Virginia Tech in the table below:
| Particulars | Statistics 2023-2024 |
|---|---|
| Application Received | 47,207 |
| Admitted Students | 26,923 |
| Enrolled Students | 7,196 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% |
For the 2023-2024 school year, Virginia Tech had a total of 38,293 new students. Out of these, 30,507 were undergraduates and 7,786 were graduate students. This means that international students made up 4.5% of all students enrolled.
Students from many different backgrounds come to Virginia Tech. Currently, there are 1,378 international students on campus. Most of these students are from white, non-Hispanic, and Hispanic/Latino groups. Below is a table showing the percentage of students from various backgrounds:
| Ethnicity/Race | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Nonresident aliens | 4.51% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.28% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 6.15% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 58% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0.09% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 12.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0.09% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 5.49% |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 2.53% |
Recently, the acceptance rate at Virginia Tech has gone up by 0.2%. Last year's enrollment data (2022-2023) showed that the acceptance rate was 56.98%, and it has now risen to 57%. The acceptance rate has remained steady over the past few years with only slight changes.
At the same time, more students are applying to Virginia Tech. Last year, 45,321 students applied, and this year, that number has grown to 47,207 students. International students can check the table below for information on undergraduate enrollment and acceptance rates over the years:
| Year | Application Received | Admitted Students | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 47,207 | 7,196 | 57% |
| 2022-2023 | 45,321 | 7,166 | 56.98% |
| 2021-2022 | 42,054 | 6,758 | 56.47% |
| 2020-2021 | 30,770 | 6,608 | 65% |
English Language Requirements
Most programs at Virginia Tech are taught in English. International students whose first language is not English need to show they can speak and understand English well. They can do this by providing scores from tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. Below are the English language requirements for international students at Virginia Tech:
| Exam | Score Required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each subsection |
| TOEFL | Overall 80 or higher |
| PTE | Overall 59 or higher |
| Duolingo | Overall 115 or higher |
At Virginia Tech, international students need to take standardized tests like the SAT or ACT, as well as other entrance exams such as the GMAT or GRE. To increase their chances of being accepted, students should strive for high scores. The minimum required scores are shown below:
| Entrance Exams | Minimum Score Requirements |
|---|---|
| SAT | 550 or higher |
| ACT | 24 or higher |
| GPA | Average 4 |
