Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

About the university

Established in 1872, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech, is a non-profit public higher education institution in Blacksburg, Virginia. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Virginia Tech is a very large university with an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students. Offering various degree programs, the institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance exams and academic records, with an acceptance rate ranging from 50-59%. International applicants are encouraged to apply for enrollment. Virginia Tech provides a range of academic and non-academic resources, such as libraries, housing, sports facilities, scholarships, study abroad programs, online courses, and administrative services, to support students in their academic pursuits.