Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing students to be leaders and problem-solvers. As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students and manages a research portfolio of more than $521 million. The university fulfills its role as a land-grant by fostering a collaborative environment that integrates technology into all disciplines, so that the Virginia Tech community can serve as a force for positive change around the commonwealth, the country, and the world. Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and an inclusive, spirited culture, Virginia Tech strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). At a Glance - Located in Blacksburg, Virginia - Nine colleges and graduate school - 110 bachelor's degree programs - 170 master's and doctoral degree programs - 34,440 students on and off the main campus - 16:1 student-faculty ratio - Main campus includes 213 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport - Facilities across the state and around the globe, including a strong presence in Northern Virginia and the nation's capital - Ranked 43rd in university research in the United States - Has adjacent corporate research center MISSION STATEMENT Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world community. The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.