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$15,948
per year
In-State Tuition
57%
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
Virginia Tech is a public university in Blacksburg, VA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$7,974 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$12,758 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$22,327 saved
38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $6,379potential savings
Hospitality & Culinary
Engineering
Business & Finance
Science & Research
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Agriculture & Environment
Law & Criminal Justice
Education
11
Sports
8
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,689
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$81,698
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Virginia Tech
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $532 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $7,974
8 exams
24 credits
Save $12,758
14 exams
42 credits
Save $22,327
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$7,974 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$12,758 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$22,327 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Virginia Tech caps total exam credit at 12 credits toward a degree. The exams above add up to 144, so you cannot claim them all — any savings estimate here uses the 12-credit ceiling.
Type
Public University
Location
Blacksburg, Virginia
Montgomery County
Control
Public
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