Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VAPublicRank 1516 of 1,732Traditional rank 993 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,536 |
| $30–48k | $14,891 |
| $48–75k | $19,660 |
| $75–110k | $26,533 |
| $110k+ | $30,568 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $14,586 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $15,478 |
| Change | $892 (+6.1%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $36,694 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $14,888 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 tuition and mandatory fees (in-state) | $17,087 |
| 2026-27 average room and board | $15,032 |
| 2026-27 total charges (change from 2025-26) | $32,119 (4.9%) |
Source: SCHEV 2026-27 Tuition and Fees report (RD470), rga.lis.virginia.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +13.6% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 86% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 92% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 15% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 39% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,390 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$1,562 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Washington | $8,901 | $670 |
| Radford University | $8,968 | $464 |
| Christopher Newport University | $9,141 | −$503 |
| Old Dominion University | $10,006 | −$896 |
| Longwood University | $10,869 | $1,502 |
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