Is Virginia Tech a top university?
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Virginia Tech ranks just outside the top 50 universities in USA, securing a rank in #63 in the US and #299 globally, as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, and thus can be classified as a top university.
The institute is home to more than 38,000 students from across the globe and also finds a place in the QS World Rankings for the year 2026, where it ranks #358 in the world.
The university is renowned for its research activity and academic programs in Engineering, Computer Science and Human Sciences, and can be considered a quality alternative to the prestigious Ivy League Universities.
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While Virginia Tech is among the renowned universities in USA, it is not part of the Ivy League Universities. The Ivy League universities are considered the best universities to study in USA, for a number of reasons, but mostly due to the study environment.
Ivy League students have access to some of the best industry standard resources, are taught by Nobel Prize winning faculty and receive job offers from a number of Silicon Valley based, global organizations such as Google, Microsoft and Apple.
To know more about Ivy League Universities, check out: Ivy League Universities in USA
Virginia Tech is currently home to over 4,400 international students, representing more than 110 different countries, The student demographics for the undergraduates at Virginia Tech can be checked out from the table given below:
Ethnic/Racial Group | Headcount |
|---|---|
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 16 |
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 28 |
Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 954 |
Nonresidents | 1470 |
Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 1784 |
Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 1816 |
Hispanic/Latino | 3042 |
Asian, non-Hispanic | 4223 |
White, non-Hispanic | 17702 |
Total | 31,035 |
The cost of living on-campus at Virginia Tech is varies depending on the type of acccommodation & the number of occupants in the facility.
Given below is a detailed breakdown of housing costs at Virginia Tech:
| Type of Accomodation | Housing Charge | Residential Telecom Fee | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non air-conditioned, Multiple occupancy | USD 3,319 (INR 2.86 L) | USD 197 (INR 17 K) | USD 3,516 (INR 3.03 L) |
| Air-conditioned, Multiple occupancy | USD 4,625 (INR 3.99 L) | USD 197 (INR 17 K) | USD 4,822 (INR 4.16 L) |
| Air-conditioned, single occupancy | USD 6,322 (INR 5.46 L) | USD 197 (INR 17 K) | USD 6,519 (INR 5.63 L) |
1 USD = INR 86.45
International students seeking financial aid at Virginia Tech must satisfy the following eligibility requirements listed below:
- Must apply to Virginia Tech
- Must submit a General Scholarship Application & a valid FAFSA application as a Eligible Noncitizen
- Submit a seperate scholarship application (if asked)
Incoming students are advised to refer the VTU Scholarship portal, to know more about the latest scholarships, & any scholarship specific requirements.
Yes, prospective or current Indian students have access to much of the same scholarships at Virginia Tech as students from any other countries.
Listed below are some popular scholarships, that can be availed by Indian students:
| Scholarship | Financial Reward | Eligibility Requirements |
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| College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Freshman Scholarship | Varies |
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| Presidential Campus Enrichment Grant | USD 5,000 (INR 4.27 L) for four years of studies (five years for Architecture students) |
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| Athletic Scholarships | Varies |
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