Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Reviews

  • 107 Reviews
  • Blacksburg (VA)
  • Annual Tuition: $34,838
85% of 107 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 107 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Amanda L.
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Veterinary Technician
"A wonderful school with a beautiful campus. Blacksburg is a small town with a very friendly atmosphere and fun things to do outdoors (float the New River, camp at Caldwell fields, etc.) The campus food is surprisingly amazing and the dorms are nice enough. I had so many great professors there and tons of friends. I miss Virginia Tech almost every day!"
Liz G.
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Nutrition
"Friendly, beautiful, supportive, close knit community to carry out your studies. Wonderful programs, high academic standards, all around lovely experience. I heart Blacksburg. Go Hokies."
Forkrul Assail
  • Reviewed: 8/19/2015
  • Degree: English
"Virginia Tech is a beautiful university in a gorgeous, tranquil setting. The student body is diverse and inclusive and the faculty and staff conduct themselves with professionalism, but also know how to have fun. My time at Virginia Tech was an amazing experience and the education I received has served me well since graduation."
Krybolt
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: English
"VT was an excellent all-around college experience. The classes were thought-provoking and challenging, and the social aspects of college shaped me into a well-rounded person."
Nolan
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Virginia Tech has a welcoming student body and more opportunity for activities than one can utilize in 4 years. The great education and wonderful environment make Tech the best college choice I could have made."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Virginia Tech was and awesome place to go to school. It's in a great place in VA. There's a ton of stuff to do. Football team is awesome. The food is awesome. There is a club for every interest."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Virginia Tech was and awesome place to go to school. It's in a great place in VA. There's a ton of stuff to do. Football team is awesome. The food is awesome. There is a club for every interest."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/20/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Virginia Tech is overall pretty good. They have an excellent school for engineers. I think that, despite it being a large shook, the faculty are very open and willing to meet with students and to help them and guide them. However, I do think VT is too focussed on athletics (football) and therefore they are not as academically esteemed as other schools. Also, so much attention is given to the engineering school and sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.) that other department suffer for it and are ranked very low (social sciences and humanities). Virginia Tech needs to find a way to have a good engineering school but improve the other programs as well."
Fraso
  • Reviewed: 6/30/2015
  • Degree: Information Technology
"Virginia Tech's BIT program was a great way to get ready to be a consultant. They teach the beginning of many different technologies so when you start working you're not starting from scratch."
Liz G.
  • Reviewed: 6/8/2015
  • Degree: Nutrition
"I have obtained degrees from multiple colleges. By far, my warmest, most meaningful educational experiences were formed at Virginia Tech. Once a Hokie, always a Hokie! Can't wait to go back for Alumni events this summer!"
Kara Schneide
  • Reviewed: 6/1/2015
  • Degree: Veterinary Science
"This is a very strenuous program. I love all the moments when I am not in the class and the hands on work is very valuable. The in class work and studying however, tends to consume most of my time."
Edith
  • Reviewed: 6/1/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"My time spent at VT was more worthwhile than anything I could have imagined. I received a fabulous education that has served me well all these years. I was able to go back to school in my 40's and was better prepared to do so than recent grads from other colleges. Will always be thankful for my years spent here and all this school afforded me."
Katie
  • Reviewed: 5/29/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"Absolutely loved my time at Virginia Tech. This college helped me become successful in every aspect of life. I truly cherish my time there and the people I've met. I know that I have a community that I can reach out to at any stage in my life for support and continued success."
Sara Beth Dodson
  • Reviewed: 5/24/2015
  • Degree: Public Health
"The Master of Public Health program is challenging, but the faculty are accessible and want you to succeed. The practicum is very beneficial and allows you to apply what you have learned and acquire skills and experience essential to your professional career. Blacksburg is a beautiful area with affordable housing, and Blacksburg Transit is very nice and convenient for Southwest VA. There are not a lot of scholarship and funding opportunities; however, you can find opportunities outside of the public health program with the graduate school and other university departments if you're persistent. Increasing assistantships and scholarships is one of the program's goals in the next few years."
Brittany Robinson
  • Reviewed: 5/3/2015
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I feel that my graduate program will prepare me for my exact career that I am interested after graduation. The program is relatively small, which allows professors to give enough attention to all students. The program also combines both exercise and nutrition in understanding health conditions in our population and how to treat them. I begin classes in the fall, so as of now no cons!"
Morgan Davies
  • Reviewed: 4/20/2015
  • Degree: Philosophy
"The faculty give a lot of support. Since being accepted there several members of the faculty and I have been in constant contact and they helped me with so many of my questions. Furthermore, for philosophy (especially philosophy of science) Virginia Tech is very well known and the professors are prominent researchers in the field."
Jillian Free
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2015
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Virginia Tech offers a great graduate program. Focused and flexible, I have enjoyed pursuing my graduate degrees from there."
Chris
  • Reviewed: 3/1/2015
  • Degree: Communications
"Very solid public school(great in the sciences, engineering, agriculture, etc.). Pretty average for my programs of study,(Communication and Psychology) but still definitely some talented teachers and useful courses. Blacksburg is beautiful. I could have taken more advantage of the college experience, but I'm still proud to be a Hokie."
Mitchell Stein
  • Reviewed: 1/12/2015
  • Degree: Architecture
"The Architecture program at Virginia Tech has pushed me to experiment and learn beyond what I ever imagined when applying. The program continually introduces new ways of learning through other students, countless faculty, and alumni.The Graduate Program offers exceptional financial aid opportunities that help make graduate school a possibility. Although the financial aid is helpful, it still does not help pay for outside costs such as living expenses and Architectural studio supplies."
amy marengo
  • Reviewed: 12/11/2014
  • Degree: Creative Writing
"Pro: small cohort. Con: not the most organized."