Are you interested in applying to Virginia Tech? If so, you might want to look at the public research university’s acceptance rate over the last few admissions cycles. College admissions grows increasingly competitive each year, but some schools prove this doesn’t necessarily have to be true. Virginia Tech is one of these schools. Despite being ranked as one of the top 25 public schools in the nation by US News & World report, Virginia Tech remains only moderately selective, meaning the average student has a pretty good shot of gaining admission. Has this always been the case? Let’s find out:

Virginia Tech Acceptance Rate Over Thirteen Years

Virginia Tech Class Year	Overall Acceptance Rate
Class of 2029	Not Yet Released
Class of 2028	57.03%
Class of 2027	56.98%
Class of 2026	56.00%
Class of 2025	65.77%
Class of 2024	70.04%
Class of 2023	64.85%
Class of 2022	70.06%
Class of 2021	70.87%
Class of 2020	73.41%
Class of 2019	72.63%
Class of 2018	70.28%
Class of 2017	70.38%
Class of 2016	66.58%
Class of 2015	67.01%

Looking at this data, you wouldn’t be remiss to think that Virginia Tech’s acceptance rate hasn’t changed much over the last thirteen years. If you look at VT’s acceptance rate over ten years from the Class of 2015 to the Class of 2025, in which it wavers between 64.85% and 73.41%, you might not notice any clear trendline. 

That all began to change by the time the 2021-22 admissions cycle hit. In what was undoubtedly related to shakeups caused by the pandemic, Virginia Tech’s acceptance rate dwindled to the mid/high 50% range. It’s still by no means highly selective, as more than half of all those who apply get in, but this recent decline does suggest that the wave of hyper-competitiveness hitting most elite institutions nationwide might be beginning to sink its teeth into this STEM-focused school located in Blacksburg, Virginia.

The Impact of Virginia Tech’s Test-Optional Policy

Part of this downward shift in acceptance can be explained away by Virginia Tech’s decision to go test-optional during fall 2021, a policy that, despite being in response to the pandemic, is slated to remain in place until at least through fall 2028. Test-optional policies tend to flood applicant pools with “squeakers,” which is Ivy Coach’s term for those students who try to get into a test-optional school they usually wouldn’t get into by withholding their test scores.

While the introduction of the test-optional policy may have temporarily affected Virginia Tech’s acceptance rate, Ivy Coach’s predictions offer a reassuring outlook. Our crystal ball suggests that the acceptance rate will likely remain relatively stable in the coming years, barring any unforeseen global catastrophes. This should give you confidence in your chances of admission. And remember, Ivy Coach is here to help you navigate the process with our team of admissions experts.

Ivy Coach’s Assistance with Virginia Tech Acceptance

No matter Virginia Tech’s acceptance rate, prospective applicants shouldn’t take for granted that they’ll get in no matter what. In the face of unprecedented competition, it’s best to enter the college admissions process with as much help as possible. That’s where Ivy Coach comes in. Our team of former elite college admissions officers will help your child optimize their odds of admission to Virginia Tech with the help of a compelling singular hook, which is the undeniably unique, wonderfully weird, and often heartfelt way they will change the world by taking advantage of the resources and opportunities available on Virginia Tech’s campus.

Parents, in particular, should take note that applying with a singular hook is the highly competitive alternative to presenting as a well-rounded candidate. This approach hasn’t worked since the 1980s! Much can go wrong with your child’s application process if you fail to modernize your approach. As such, leave all the heavy lifting to us and give your child a shot at their dream school!

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