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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public · 30,923 students

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$82k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
55%Acceptance Rate
86%Graduation Rate
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WHAT MOST STUDENTS ACTUALLY PAY
$24,953
per year, after scholarships and grants are applied
💡 Why is this less than tuition?
Most students receive scholarships, grants, or financial aid that reduces what they actually pay. This is the average after all that help.

Tuition (Before Any Aid)

The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.

🏠 IF YOU LIVE IN-STATE
$15,948/yr
Cheaper because your state taxes help fund this university
✈️ IF YOU COME FROM ANOTHER STATE
$37,764/yr
Higher because you didn't pay taxes to support this school

Typical Student Debt at Graduation

The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.

$21,500
Typical total loan debt
Students receiving Pell Grants (free money)15.3%
Students who took out federal loans33.6%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is $15,948 per year for in-state students and $37,764 for out-of-state students.

After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $24,953 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.

The median student loan debt at graduation is $21,500. Given median earnings of $81,698, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.

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