Virginia Tech Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has seen a steady decline in its overall acceptance rates over recent years. For the application year 2023, the acceptance rate was 57.02%, with 47,207 applicants and 26,923 admitted. This is a slight decrease from 57% in 2022, 56.47% in 2021, and a more significant drop from 65.75% in 2020 and 70.03% in 2019. The data indicates a clear trend towards increased selectivity, with the acceptance rate decreasing from 73.43% in 2015 to the current figure, reflecting growing competition among applicants.