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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Official telephone: (540) 231-6000
Fax number: (540) 231-9263
Website: www.vt.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
12,827 men, 9,170 women, 21,997 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
12,486 men, 8,993 women, 21,479 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
341 men, 177 women, 518 total |
| Total graduate students: |
3,556 men, 2,555 women, 6,111 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
2,319 men, 1,518 women, 3,837 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,237 men, 1,037 women, 2,274 total |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
27% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 3.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 6.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.3% | Hispanic |
| 67.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.6% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 18.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 4.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 7.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.3% | Hispanic |
| 72.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 11.8% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
2,600 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Town of Blacksburg |
| Population of city/town: |
39,573 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Falls Church, VA; Alexandria, VA; Richmond, VA; Roanoke, VA; Abingdon, VA; Riva San Vitale, Switzerland |
| Nearest major city: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
30 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
250,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. On-campus housing is guaranteed for freshmen. Returning students are allocated housing using a lottery system. In the past several years, housing has been offered to 85 percent or more of the returning students asking to return to on-campus housing options. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (59%)
- women's dorms (10%)
- men's dorms (22%)
- sorority housing (5%)
- fraternity housing (2%)
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| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family. Members of Corps of Cadets must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
58% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
33 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
26 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
22 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
12 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Bugle, Yearbook for Virginia Tech (once yearly), Bruah Mountain Review (once per year), Collegiate Times (Daily),Silhouette Literary and Art Magazine (once per semester) |
| Number of honor societies: |
20 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
795 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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African Christian Fellowship at Virginia Tech, Campus Outreach, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Christ's Church at Virginia Tech, Christian Concert Planning, Christian Leadership Network, Christian Veterinary Fellowship, Coptic Club, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Disciples on Campus, Episcopal/Anglican Christian Fellowship, African Methodist Episcopal Christian Ministry, Friends Adventist Christian Fellowship, Graduate Christian Fellowship, Hillel at Virginia Tech, Impact Movement, In the Beginning, International Bible Study, International Christian Fellowship, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Islamic Student Assembly, Knights of Columbus, Ambassadors for Christ, Korean Campus Crusade for Christ, Korean Christian Fellowship, Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Living Buddhism, Lutheran Student Movement, Muslim Student Association, NLCF Worship Dance Team, The Navigators, New Life Christian Fellowship (NLCF), Newman Community Catholic Campus Ministry, Athletes in Action, Omega Delta Gamma Christian Service Sorority, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Phi Gamma Gamma Christian Service Fraternity, Reformed University Fellowship, United Church Campus Ministries, vtOne, Wesley Foundation, Young Life, Baha'i Student Association, Baptist Campus Ministries, Blue Ridge Gospel Fellowship at Virginia Tech, Campus Bible Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African Students Association, Chinese Student Association (Republic of China), Filipino American Student Association (FASA), Filipino Students Association (FSA), German Language Club (Deutsch Club), German-Austrian Society (GAS), Hellenic Student Association, Hong Kong Club, Indian Students Association, International Club,, Iranian Society at Virginia Tech, Albanian Student Association, Korean Student Association, Kurabu Nippon Japanese Club, LAIGSA - Latin American and Iberic Graduate Student Association, LINK (Liberation in North Korea), Latin Link, Mexicanos, Nepalese Student Association, Nicaraguan Orphan Fund, PERMIAS (Persatuan Mahaoiswa Indonesia), Russian Club, Association for Bangladeshi Students, Saudi Student Club (SSC), Society of Indian Americans (SIA), Sri Lankan Student Association, Students for Total Diversity, Thai Student Association, The Sher-O Shaayari Club at Virginia Tech, The Spanish Club at Virginia Tech, Turkish Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), Y Familian Chamoru - Guam and Marianas Islands Interest Society , , Association of Brazilian Students, Association of Chinese Students and Scholars (ACSS), , Caribbean Students Organization, Cedars of Lebanon, Chinese American Society, Chinese Chess Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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4H Collegiate Club at Virginia Tech, Ag Econ Club at Virginia Tech, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), Agricultural Economics NAMA Club, Agricultural Economics Quiz Bowl Team, Agricultural Education Society, Agronomy Club at Virginia Tech, Air Force Special Operations Prep Team (AF SOPT), Airsoft Club, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Chi Sigma - Professional Chemistry Fraternity, A.R.K. Project, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Gamma Rho, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Omega Epsilon, Alpha Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., AAEC - Econ Graduate Student Association, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Alpha Psi (Veterinary), Alpha Rho Chi, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Zeta, Amateur Radio Association (ARA), American Choral Director's Association Student Chapter at Virginia Tech, American Fisheries Society Virginia Tech Chapter, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Academic Competition Organization of Virginia Tech, American Institute of Architecture Students, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) VA Tech Student Group, American Medical Student Association (AMSA/Pre-med Chapter), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society of Landscape Architects, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Accounting Society at Virginia Tech, American Water Resources Association at Virginia Tech, Amnesty International at Virginia Tech, Animal Welfare Club, Animation Society of Virginia Tech (Anime), Ansate Cross, Appalachian Student Association at Virginia Tech, Apparel, Housing and Resource Management Graduate Council (AHRM), Aquatic Medicine Club, Aquatics at Virginia Tech, Archery Club at Virginia Tech, ACSS Tennis Club at Virginia Tech, Asian American Student Union, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Association for Early Childhood Education, Association for Student Development (ASD), Association for Women in Computing (AWC), Association of College Unions International Student Recreation Committee (ACUI), of Movie Production (AMP) A Sub of Projeny, Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech, Ballroom Dance at Virginia Tech, Bass Fishing Club at Virginia Tech, Active Minds, , Bavarian Technik, Bboys at VT, Bellydancing Club, Best Buddies, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Theta Pi, Bike Challenge, Billiards Club, Biochemistry Club, AFRICED (Africa Education), Biology Club at Virginia Tech, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Graduate Student Association (BMVS-GSA), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), Black Business Council, Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO), Black Organizations Council, Black Student Alliance, Blind Driver Challenge, BranchOut, Bridges International, AFROTC Cadet Group, Bugle The Yearbook at Virginia Tech, Burkhart Mining Society, Business Horizons, Business Information Technology Club (BIT), C3 (Celiacs on Campus and in the Community), Campus Scouts of Virginia Tech |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
James C. Weaver,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Sharon McCloskey,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics
Jim Weaver
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0202 |
| School colors: |
maroon and orange |
| School mascot: |
HokieBird |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Atlantic Coast Conference (Division I, Football I-A) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
3% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
56% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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halls |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, bowling, billiards, chess, darts, dodgeball, flag football, free throw shooting, golf, hearts, homerun derby, inner-tube, putt-putt golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, swimming, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wallyball, water polo, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, basketball, bowling, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, snow skiing, triathlon, volleyball, water polo, water skiing |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, bowling, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, soccer, softball, triathlon, volleyball, water polo, water skiing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Roanoke, VA (30 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Greensboro, NC (130 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Roanoke, VA (30 miles) |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
22% immediately |
| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
63% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Northrop Grumman,GE,Virginia Tech,Accenture,CGI-AMS,IBM,NVR, Inc.,Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.,Lockheed Martin,PricewaterhouseCoopers,U.S. Navy,Booz Allen Hamilton,BearingPoint,Deloitte,SAIC,U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,Covance,
Ernst & Young,General Dynamics,Marriott,Freddie Mac,U.S. Air Force,U.S. Army,
U.S. General Services Administration,AmeriCorps,KPMG,American Express,Caterpillar,Hyatt,Raytheon,U.S. Department of Defense,U.S. Government Accountability Office,URS Corporation
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