Tuition (in-state)$16,400
Student : faculty13:1
Acceptance57%
Enrollment38,000
Walk score52
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, business, agriculture, architecture, computer science |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 86% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $16,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,900 |
| Room and board | $12,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 13:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 86%
Location and walk score
52/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Cascades Falls hike
- Lane Stadium Enter Sandman
- Blue Ridge Parkway
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,500 |
|---|
- Pamplin MBA
- Engineering MS and PhD
- Veterinary Medicine
- Architecture MArch
- Public and International Affairs
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$66,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareer and Professional Development; the Innovation Campus in Alexandria targets tech employers
Top employers of recent graduates
- Northrop Grumman
- Deloitte
- Booz Allen
- Lockheed Martin
- Amazon
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career and Professional Development internships
- Engineering co-op
- Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia
Alumni
| Living alumni | 280,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Bruce Smith
- Hoda Kotb
- Michael Vick
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship InitiativeFull need for low-income Virginians · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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