Acceptance Rate History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
VA · Current rate: 54.8%
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 54.8%, down from 57.0% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 57.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 57.0% | 45,321 | 25,825 |
| 2021 | 56.5% | 42,054 | 23,746 |
| 2020 | 65.8% | 30,771 | 20,239 |
| 2019 | 70.0% | 31,974 | 22,393 |
| 2018 | 64.9% | 31,936 | 20,709 |
| 2017 | 70.1% | 27,423 | 19,212 |
| 2016 | 70.9% | 25,000 | 17,718 |
| 2015 | 73.4% | 22,280 | 16,355 |
| 2014 | 72.6% | 20,744 | 15,067 |
| 2013 | 70.3% | 19,112 | 13,432 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1280–1450
Admitted students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scored between 1280 and 1450 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1280–1450.
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Trend Analysis
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's acceptance rate has decreased from 70.3% in 2013 to 54.8% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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