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CAMPUS · BLACKSBURG, VA · PUBLIC

Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
57.0%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to Virginia Tech is an option for students who started at another institution.

57.0%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Virginia Tech: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check Virginia Tech's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that Virginia Tech expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why Virginia Tech specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Virginia Tech Transfer FAQs

What is Virginia Tech's transfer acceptance rate?
Virginia Tech does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 57.0%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to Virginia Tech?
With a 57.0% freshman acceptance rate, Virginia Tech typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.0+ with passing grades in core requirements. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are Virginia Tech transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including Virginia Tech accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Virginia Tech's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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Other Colleges in VA

University of Virginia
16.9% accept · Charlottesville
Washington and Lee University
17.4% accept · Lexington

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Virginia Tech is not affiliated with DeepColleges.