Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Acceptance Rate
Blacksburg, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 47,208
- Admitted
- 26,923
- Yield
- 26.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.6% in 2014–15 to 57% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 20,744 to 47,208 (+128%) over that period.
Its 57% rate makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (61.3% for women vs 53.9% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,744 | 15,067 | 72.6% | 5,494 |
| 2015–16 | 22,280 | 16,355 | 73.4% | 6,324 |
| 2016–17 | 25,000 | 17,718 | 70.9% | 5,929 |
| 2017–18 | 27,423 | 19,212 | 70.1% | 6,836 |
| 2018–19 | 31,936 | 20,709 | 64.8% | 6,285 |
| 2019–20 | 31,974 | 22,393 | 70% | 7,651 |
| 2020–21 | 30,771 | 20,239 | 65.8% | 6,608 |
| 2021–22 | 42,054 | 23,746 | 56.5% | 6,758 |
| 2022–23 | 45,321 | 25,825 | 57% | 7,166 |
| 2023–24 | 47,208 | 26,923 | 57% | 7,196 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 20,135 | 12,337 | 61.3% |
| Men | 26,966 | 14,527 | 53.9% |
| Another gender | 107 | 59 | 55.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–700 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 620–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 7% |
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate is 57% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (26,923 admitted of 47,208 applicants).
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University test optional?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University received 47,208 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 26,923.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
Admitted students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University typically scored 620–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 620–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University getting harder to get into?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.6% in 2014–15 to 57% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.vt.edu/.