Getting in
For Fall 2025, 57,755 first-year students applied to Virginia Tech, 31,515 were admitted and 7,133 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 54.6%.
Source: Virginia Tech Institutional Data, Admissions (opens in a new tab), Admissions, University view, Fall term, freshmen, 2025-26 (the 2026-27 column, the class that entered in fall 2026, shows 58,108 applied and 37,204 offered). Read Oct 11, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition | 20,900 | 9,893 | 47.3% |
| Out-of-state tuition | 36,855 | 21,622 | 58.7% |
Source: Virginia Tech Institutional Data, Admissions (opens in a new tab), Admissions, University view, by the Tuition filter, Fall term, freshmen, 2025-26. Read Oct 11, 2026.
By school or major. Virginia Tech's Institutional Data application reports first-year applicants and offers by college for fall 2026. Virginia Tech reviews you by the major you request on your application, so the college here is the one that major belongs to. InterCollege is the label the data itself uses.
Rates by school or major, Fall 2026
| College | Applied | Offered | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | 4,370 | 2,910 | 66.6% |
| College of Architecture, Arts, and Design | 3,668 | 1,463 | 39.9% |
| Pamplin College of Business | 9,333 | 5,178 | 55.5% |
| College of Engineering | 22,972 | 16,055 | 69.9% |
| College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | 5,709 | 3,374 | 59.1% |
| College of Natural Resources and Environment | 899 | 582 | 64.7% |
| College of Science | 9,497 | 6,689 | 70.4% |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | 666 | 340 | 51.1% |
| InterCollege | 994 | 613 | 61.7% |
Source: Virginia Tech Institutional Data, Admissions (opens in a new tab), Admissions, College Department Major view, Fall term, freshmen, 2026-27. Read Oct 11, 2026.
Majors
134 majors across 8 schools. Every major Virginia Tech lists as open to first-year applicants, grouped by the college that offers it. Undecided starting points, minors and transfer-only majors are left out.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences21
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Technology (Associate Degree)
- Agriculture and Extension Education
- Animal and Poultry Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Community Economic Development
- Community and Leadership Development
- Crop and Soil Sciences
- Dairy Science
- Ecological Restoration
- Environmental Economics: Management and Policy
- Environmental Horticulture
- Environmental Science
- Exercise & Health Sciences
- Food and Health Systems Economics
- Food Science and Technology
- Integrated Agriculture Technologies
- International Trade and Development
- Landscape Design and Turfgrass Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Plant Science
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Architecture, Arts, and Design15
- Architecture
- Art History
- Cinema
- Consumer Studies
- Creative Technologies
- Fashion Merchandising and Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Music
- Property Management
- Residential Environments and Design
- Studio Art
- Theatre Arts
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Pamplin College of Business16
- Accounting and Business Analysis
- Accounting and Information Systems
- Business Information Technology
- Cybersecurity Management and Analytics
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
- Event and Experience Management
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Wealth Management
- FinTech and Big Data Analytics
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Management Consulting and Analytics
- Marketing Management
- Professional Sales in Marketing
- Real Estate
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering17
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biological Systems Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Building Construction
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering and Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Science and Mechanics
- General Engineering
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences35
- Advertising
- Arabic
- Career and Technical Education
- Career and Technical Education - Agriculture Education
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Early Childhood Development and Education
- Elementary Education (PK-6)
- English
- English Language Arts Education
- Environment, Development, and Global Economy
- Environmental Policy and Planning
- French
- German
- History
- History and Social Sciences Education
- Human Development
- International Relations
- International Studies
- Mathematics Education
- Multimedia Journalism
- National Security and Foreign Affairs
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Political Science
- Public Relations
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Media and Analytics
- Technical and Scientific Communication
- Technology Education
- Urban Planning
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Natural Resources and Environment11
- Environmental Conservation and Society
- Environmental Data Science
- Environmental Resources Management
- Fish Conservation
- Forestry
- Geography
- Meteorology
- Packaging Systems and Design
- Sustainable Systems Science (S3)
- Water: Resources, Policy, and Management
- Wildlife Conservation
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science18
- Biological Sciences (Biology)
- Chemistry
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
- Computational and Systems Neuroscience
- Computational Modeling and Data Analytics
- Economics
- Geosciences
- Mathematics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Nanomedicine
- Nanoscience
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Polymer Chemistry
- Psychology
- Statistics
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine1
- Public Health
Source: Virginia Tech, Undergraduate Majors, Majors by College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 15 | not published | No |
| Regular Decision (space available) | January 15 | not published | No |
The application opens August 1. Your STARS academic record (the course and grade record you enter yourself) is due December 1 for Early Action and January 24 for Regular Decision. The General Scholarship Application and the FAFSA are due January 22 for scholarship consideration. Admitted students accept by May 1. Virginia Tech does not publish decision release dates on its deadlines page.
Source: Virginia Tech Admissions, Dates and Deadlines for 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Neither plan is binding: if you are admitted, you can weigh Virginia Tech's offer against offers from other schools. Virginia Tech calls Early Action its most common plan and encourages you to choose it if you apply by November 15.
Source: Virginia Tech Admissions, Undergraduate Decision Plans (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Virginia Tech is test-optional for students entering through fall 2028. On the application you choose whether your SAT or ACT scores are reviewed; if you leave them out, Virginia Tech says it will not affect your decision. If you choose to include them, they are read. The Writing section of either test is not used.
Source: Virginia Tech Admissions, First-Year Admissions Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
- Testing. Virginia Tech stays test-optional for fall 2028 entry: its policy covers students entering through fall 2028.
Source: Virginia Tech Admissions, First-Year Admissions Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Courses. From fall 2028, applicants need two units of a single foreign or classical language, or American Sign Language, among their 18 high school units. For fall 2027 a foreign language is highly recommended, not required.
Source: Virginia Tech Admissions, First-Year Admissions Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
We found nothing else announced for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Virginia Tech Admissions, Dates and Deadlines for 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Virginia Tech, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,938 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,150 | $3,754 |
| Housing (on campus) | $10,394 | $10,394 |
| Food | $6,826 | $6,826 |
| Course materials | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Personal | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Transportation | $2,478 | $3,014 |
| Direct loan fees (only if you borrow) | $70 | $70 |
| Computer (first-year students) | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Total | $43,276 | $66,906 |
First-year budget for students living on campus. The computer budget is $3,140 for engineering and architecture students. Some programs add a fee for the year: $750 for College of Agriculture and Biochemistry majors, $1,500 in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture), $2,000 for Building Construction and the College of Engineering, $2,550 in the Pamplin College of Business and $1,000 in the College of Science.
Source: Virginia Tech Scholarships and Financial Aid, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,689 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,670 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,894 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,835 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,201 |
| All incomes | $24,953 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Virginia Tech's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Virginia Tech on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of South CarolinaColumbia, SC · Public56.5% admitted$22,811 average net price
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA · Public57.2% admitted$15,931 average net price
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL · Public60.9% admitted$9,288 average net price
University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD · Public45% admitted$15,678 average net price
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT · Public54.4% admitted$25,097 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.