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Public university

Virginia Tech

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
QS ranking
327
Acceptance rate
64%
Tuition fee
USD29,960/ year

Study background

University introduction

Virginia Tech is located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Its most popular subjects include Mechanical Engineering, Management Sciences and Information Systems, Finance, Information Science and Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies. This is a large university, with approximately 36,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Iran

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

57%
43%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

14 : 1
14 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.5 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 134 mn

University website

https://vt.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

6,835

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. 2.

    Management Sciences and Information Systems

  3. 3.

    Finance

  4. 4.

    Information Science

  5. 5.

    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

7

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

2,600acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

16

Health support

In this university

649 : 1
649 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

772 : 1
772 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Career

  • Arts

  • Sports

  • Academic / Interest

Number of national league teams

22

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

5

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

12

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

47

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,556
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
55 - 59%
Temperature
-2°
15°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
56 - 67%
Temperature
8°
29°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 71%
Temperature
15°
31°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
61 - 65%
Temperature
-1°
21°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Distance between airport and university

61 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
9.5 hours
Cost
USD 39 - 64

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

191 - 200

Score

31.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,046 : 1
1,046 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,093 : 1
1,093 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

63

Average numbers of services

8