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Acceptance Rate History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
VA · Current rate: 57%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57.03% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 56.98% | 45,321 | 25,825 |
| 2021 | 56.47% | 42,054 | 23,746 |
| 2020 | 65.77% | 30,771 | 20,239 |
| 2019 | 70.04% | 31,974 | 22,393 |
| 2018 | 64.85% | 31,936 | 20,709 |
| 2017 | 70.06% | 27,423 | 19,212 |
| 2016 | 70.87% | 25,000 | 17,718 |
| 2015 | 73.41% | 22,280 | 16,355 |
| 2014 | 72.63% | 20,744 | 15,067 |
| 2013 | 70.28% | 19,112 | 13,432 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate has decreased from 70.3% in 2013 to 57.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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