Virginia Tech Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Virginia Tech University admission requirements for international students vary as per the course levels. The admissions requirements for UG and PG courses are given below:

UG Academic Requirements

Before the consideration of admission, the freshman applicants must have completed:

• 3 units of Math (includes Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
• 2 Units of Laboratory Science (chosen from Chemistry, Biology or Physics)
• Additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)

To apply for UG courses, the applicants must have proper Class 10 and Class 12 education

PG Academic Requirements

• For admission to Graduate courses of Virginia Tech University, the applicants are required to have earned or will an undergraduate or graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Also Read: Requirements to Study in USA for International Students 

An idea about Virginia Tech University cost for various courses can be checked from the table given below:

Cost of Living for Out-of-State UG Students 

Estimated costs for the 2023-24 academic year for UG students can be checked from the table listed below:

Note: The currency conversion rate given above is as per 1 USD = INR 83.39

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

As per the enrollment statistics released by the university for Fall 2024, Virginia Tech acceptance rate is 53%. The acceptance rate justifies that the university is moderately selective when it comes to admissions. However, for undergraduate admissions, the university reviews the applications holistically. It looks at the applicant’s performance inside and outside the classroom. The factors that are considered at the time of the application review are:

• Academic Review: Grades in courses, standardized test courses, rigor of academic programme within the context of school
• Personal Review: Activities outside the classroom such as jobs, clubs, sports, service, family responsibilities, etc., personal status, residency, disciplinary record, etc.

Even for graduate applicants, a holistic admission process is followed. The university considers the following factors for admission:

Academic record

• Leadership
• Community involvement
• Social, economic, physical and other barriers
• Personal / professional ethics
• What the applicants have achieved
• Your Research and scholarship

Virginia Tech students can do the following activities while studying there:

• At least once, eat West End Brunch
• Try to go to Claytor Lake and paddle-board
• Shop at Math Empo
• Try out some local breweries
• Go drive the Blue Ridge Parkway at Fall and check some Fall festivals
• Go for hiking

According to student reviews over an unofficial source, it is important to keep in mind while starting studies at a new university, it is crucial to be yourself. Take risks and take pride in your triumphs. Moreover, try to follow the career path that you want to go for. Virginia Tech has a diverse community so do not be afraid of change and learn about others by interacting with them. Also, try to find a balance between the social and academic life. In all, explore and embrace yourself and make new friends.

Yes, the applicants whose native language is not English must submit demonstrate English proficiency. They can do so by submitting any one of the below-given English language proficiency tests at the time of Virginia Tech University Admissions:

Virginia Tech University application fee is USD 70 (Around INR 6,000) for undergraduate international students. Whereas, for graduate international applicants, the application fee is USD 75 (Around INR 6,300). Along with the application fee, the applicants are required to submit the following documents as well:

Documents required to apply

• SAT / ACT scores (Optional)
• TOEFL / IELTS / PTE
• Educational documents like academic transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation (For graduate students)
• GMAT / GRE test scores (if required by the department

Note: The currency conversion rate given above is as per 1 USD = INR 83.39

The undergraduate applicants willing to seek admission to Virginia Tech University can apply using Common Application. Whereas, the graduate applicants can apply directly to the university using the concerned direct application link. Make sure to submit the following application materials in order to apply:

Undergraduate

• Standardized test scores – ACT / SAT (Optional)
• IELTS / TOEFL / PTE
• Academic transcripts / Statement of marks: Mark sheets of lower secondary education examination (Class 10) and transcripts of results for Grade 11 applicants if applicants have not graduated and Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets if the applicants have graduated
• Letters of Recommendation are not a part of the application for UG Applicants

Graduate

• College transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• GMAT / GRE / Other test scores (As required by specific department)

For freshman applicants, the admission decision notification for Early Action will be made till Late Feb. On the other hand, for the applicants who have applied as per the Regular Decision deadline will receive a notification of the admission decision in Mid-March. In case of the graduate applications, the application processing time depends on the department.

To be considered for the MS in CS programme of Virginia Tech, the applicants are required to meet the below-given admission requirements:

• No GRE scores are required
• English language proficiency score: TOEFL score of 90 / IELTS score of 6.5
• 3 Letters of recommendation
• Copy of transcripts of undergraduate or graduate degree (if applicable): GPA of 3.0 or better is required

The application for Virginia Tech University MS in CS course can be submitted via Virginia Tech Graduate School’s online application form.

The documents required to apply to Virginia Tech MEng in Computer Application are:

• An undergraduate degree or graduate degree with GPA of 3.0 or better
• TOEFL score of 90 / IELTS score of 6.5
• GRE test score is not required
• One letter of recommendation
• Academic transcripts