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Transfer-Profile

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Public
    4 year
  • 23.9K
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:16
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 4%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $15.5K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world community. The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.
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Overview

Total Faculty 1,710
Full-Time Undergraduate 23,366
Part-Time Undergraduate 493
Application Acceptance Rate 70%
Transfer Students 997
Programs 190 Programs
Courses 2,726 Courses
Transfer Agreements 23 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 7,387 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $10,923
Out-of-State Tuition $25,915
Books and Supplies $1,100
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 45%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $7,021
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 59%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $8,524
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    In order to receive financial aid through Virginia Tech, each student must complete the FAFSA, this is used to determine eligibility for many scholarships and to award a student financial aid in the form of grants, work study, and federal loans.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Each year, approximately 1,000 transfer students enroll at Virginia Tech, and approximately 50% are from Virginia’s two-year colleges.
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    Fall: 2,908
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    Fall: 1,518
  • Percentage Accepted:
    Fall: 52%
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    Fall: 945

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall February 15

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Official Transcripts:
    Transfer applicants must obtain an official copy of their current and previous college transcripts, plus one copy of their final high school transcript.
  • Essay:
    A Personal Statement is required with your application.
  • Application Fee:
    There is a non-refundable application fee of $60.
  • Interview:
    An interview is not required for admission consideration.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    No more than 50 percent of the credits required for graduation from Virginia Tech may be transferred from two-year colleges. You must complete 30 credits in residence at Virginia Tech to earn your bachelor's degree.

Information for Transfer Out Students

  • Transfer Agreements:
    Articulation agreements have been created with Richard Bland College and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Address:
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
United States
Main Phone:
540.231.6000
Website:
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admission
540-231-6267
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Last updated on 7/30/2012 by AcademyOne.