Virginia Tech admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2025 (31,515 of 57,755, Common Data Set 2025-26). Of the 13,380 students who took a spot on the wait list, 4,295 were admitted (32%). Virginia Tech is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1280–1450.
The numbers
Applied
57,755
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
28–32
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
4.06
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
25%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist
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Can I get into Virginia Tech?
55% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1280–1450 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
57,755 applied, 31,515 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.
Does Virginia Tech need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 41% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1370 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
6days
Early action
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
67days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 15, 2027
Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2025.
The wait list
22,526 students were offered a wait-list spot and 13,380 took one. 4,295 of them got in (32%).
Common Data Set, fall 2025.
What Virginia Tech looks at
Counts most
How hard your classes were, GPA, essay, first in your family to go to college, where you live, state residency.
Also considered
SAT or ACT scores, activities, talent or ability, character, volunteering, work experience.
As Virginia Tech rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is Virginia Tech's acceptance rate?
Virginia Tech admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2025 (31,515 of 57,755, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Tech?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1280–1450. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Does Virginia Tech take students off the wait list?
22,526 students were offered a wait-list spot and 13,380 took one. 4,295 of them got in (32%).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Test scores: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
