This document summarizes information about Virginia Tech, a top public research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It provides details about Virginia Tech's budget, enrollment numbers, academic programs, campus facilities, regional locations, and employment opportunities. Virginia Tech is consistently ranked highly nationally in various metrics like undergraduate programs, research activity, quality of life, and career outcomes for graduates. The university employs over 31,000 people across its main campus and additional centers around Virginia.

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METRICS
 University Budget – $1.35 Billion
 Research Budget – $496 Million
 Undergraduate Degree Programs – 100
 Graduate Degree Programs – 150
 Enrollment – 31,000
 Student-Faculty Ratio – 16:1
 Extension Agents in Every County in Virginia
 11 Experiment Stations in Virginia
 International Research Projects
in more than 50 Countries
plus
BLACKSBURG
RANKINGS
❶ Best Place in the U.S. to Raise Children5
❶ Best College Town in the South6
❹ 10 Happiest Small Places in America
⓮ America’s Most Educated Small Towns7
⓯ Greatest Cities for Studying Computers and Technology
Best Small Place for Business and Careers7
Top 10 Dream Town for Outdoor Enthusiasts8
Top 25 Best Places to Retire
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech
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in Catawba,
Roanoke
County
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3. EDUCATIONAL RANKINGS
❶ Fittest College
❶ Best Campus for Food
❶ Research Park
❸ Best College Campuses in the US
❺ Best Alumni Network10
❺ Happiest Students
⓫ Top Volunteer-producing Universities for Peace Corps.
⓭ Best Skilled and Educated Graduates
 Top Military-Friendly School12
 Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified
 Tree Campus USA Recognition13
UNDERGRADUATE (Top 10 nationally)
❹ Architecture9
❺ Interior Design9
❺ Engineering Science and Mechanics2
❻ Industrial and Systems Engineering2
❼ Biological Systems Engineering2
❾ Civil Engineering2
❿ Environmental Engineering
❿ Landscape Architecture9
GRADUATE (Top 10 nationally)
❷ Masters of Information Technology9
❺ Career and Technical Education
❼ Biological Systems Engineering2
❼ Industrial and Systems Engineering2
❾ Civil Engineering2
❿ Environmental Engineering
About Virginia Tech
www.vt.edu/about
Town of Blacksburg
www.blacksburg.gov
City of Roanoke
www.roanokeva.gov
Montgomery County
Chamber of Commerce
www.montgomerycc.org
Regional Links
www.nrvpdc.org/resources.html#regional
LOCATIONS
★ Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus
❷ Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine and Research Institute
❸ Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Center
❹ Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center
❺ Virginia Tech Richmond Center
❻ Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
❼ Virginia Tech Southwest Virginia Center
PROXIMITY
❽ Atlanta — 410 miles
❾ Charlotte — 167 miles
❿ Cincinnati — 342 miles
⓫ Greensboro — 115 miles
⓬ New York City — 489 miles
❺ Richmond ­— 203 miles
❸ Virginia Beach ­— 324 miles
⓭ Washington, D.C. — 270 miles
INTERNATIONAL
CENTERS
Ticino, Switzerland
Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
Alexandria, Egypt
Tamil Nadu, India
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Administrative/Clerical
Business/Finance
Engineering/Architecture
Food Service/Culinary
Health Care
Housekeeping
Human Resources
Information Technology
Law Enforcement
Managerial/Professional
Marketing/Public Relations
Virginia Tech
Job Opportunities
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against
employees, students, or applicants on the basis
of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact
the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-8771 or Virginia Tech,
North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Sources
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Princeton Review
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U.S. News World Report, 2015
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Center for Measuring University Performance
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SportingNews.com, 2011
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Homes.com, 2012
About Virginia Tech
www.vt.edu/about/
Benefits
www.hr.vt.edu/benefits
Work/Life Resources
www.hokiewellness.hr.vt.edu
Dual Career Assistance
www.hr.vt.edu/employment/dualcareers/index.html
InclusiveVT
www.inclusive.vt.edu
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Southern Living—Reader’s
Choice Winner
7
Forbes.com, 2012
8
Outside Magazine
9
DesignIntelligence, 2015
10
Alumni Factor
11
The Best College Food in America,
Yahoo! Shine, 2013
12
Victory Media, 2012
13
Tree Campus USA
Natural Resources
Teaching/Research
Trades/Maintenance
Veterinary
…and many more
Department of
HUMAN RESOURCES
North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318)
300 Turner Street, Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-9331  www.hr.vt.edu
HRServiceCenter@vt.edu