Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Student Population
27,887
Part-Time Student Population
2,983
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
1,368
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
279
Faculty with Terminal Degree
89%
Average Faculty Salary
$89,089
Full-Time Retention Rate
91%
Part-Time Retention Rate
50%
Programs/Majors Offered
98
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 Students: 23%
- 20 to 49 Students: 55%
- 50 or More Students: 21%
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
YesAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
NoRecreational/Avocational:
NoAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
YesLife Experience Credits:
NoUndergraduate Schools/Divisions
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Architecture and Urban Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science
- College of University Studies
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Pamplin College of Business
Degrees Awarded
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctorate - Professional practice
- Doctorate - Research/scholarship
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Biology and Biological Sciences: 2%
- Civil Engineering: 2%
- Mechanical Engineering: 2%
- Psychology: 2%
Special Study Options
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
- Math Emporium
- Newman Library
- Torgersen Bridge
Tips to Succeed
- Don't be afraid to speak up in class.
- Don't push yourself when deciding on a major; start off as University Studies and explore all your options.
- Get to know your professors; sometimes it can make the difference between a B and an A. Also, they can help you find internships and write recommendations.
- Go to class; sometimes attendance counts as half your grade.
- Learn how to navigate the library.
- Make friends in class; they're future study partners and can tell you what you miss if you take a day off.
- Open your book at least a few days before your first test. This isn't high-school; it's going to take some time and effort to learn the material. Though you'll probably have to pull an all-nighter every now and then, start early, and avoid them whenever possible.
- Sit near the front (especially when you're one student out of 300 in a class).
- Try not to get too caught up in the party scene. It's OK to get out and have some fun, just don't let it get in the way of your school work.
Did You Know?
- If you're having trouble writing papers for your freshman English class, head over to the writing center. Tutors there can help with all aspects of perfecting your papers.
- You can go to www.ratevtteachers.com to see student evaluations of almost every teacher at Tech. The Web site is very helpful when you are deciding what classes to take.
- The Center for Academic Enrichment & Excellence offers free tutoring for many freshman classes including biology, chemistry, Spanish, math, and more.