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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Experience world-renowned faculty, ground-breaking research opportunities, and competitive tuition rates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a Public institution in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Overview

School Type

Website: WWW.VT.EDU

Accessibility

  • Distance education:No
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
5,033 full-time
2,050 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,026
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:833
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:363
  • Online students
    14%
  • Male/Female
    57% / 43%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,701
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$27,614
  • Application fee:$75
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,271
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$761
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,875
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,534
  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$27,614
  • Required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,875
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,534
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,501 master's
Doctorate degrees awarded in most recent year.
629 doctorates
  • Graduate student federal loan borrowers in good standing after 2 years:25%

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
188 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:3%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:22
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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