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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Also known as: Virginia Tech, VT, Hokies

Public school in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

Founded in 1872 as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, Virginia Tech enrolls over 38,000 students across nine undergraduate colleges and 280 degree programs on its 2,600‑acre Blacksburg campus. Classified R1 for very high research activity, it receives hundreds of millions in annual R&D funding and is one of Virginia’s two land‑grant institutions. The university also hosts a Corps of Cadets, operates extended campuses statewide, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Hokies. Accredited by SACSCOC, Tech emphasizes innovation, engagement, and experiential learning.

public

research oriented

land-grant

test-optional

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University background

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Virginia Tech’s undergraduate admissions are test‑optional for all first‑year applicants entering through Fall 2028: you may submit SAT or ACT scores if you choose, but opting out will neither help nor harm your application.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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