Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: cost & net price by income
Blacksburg, Virginia
The average net price at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is about $23,790 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $11,934 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $26,368. Published in-state tuition is $15,478. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$11,934/yr
- $30k–$48k$14,003/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,372/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,999/yr
- $110k+$26,368/yr
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $23,790
- In-state tuition
- $15,478
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,694
- Students receiving aid
- 15%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is about $23,790 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is about $11,934 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- At Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, published in-state tuition is $15,478 and out-of-state tuition is $36,694 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)