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Rankings

Virginia Tech is consistently recognized for its value and the quality of its programs. These rankings represent a few of the broader measures of excellence that the university garners.

 

U.S. News and World ReportThe Princeton Review

March 2013: U.S. News again hails Virginia Tech's graduate programs among nation's best

  • 24: Graduate program, College of Engineering
  • 34: Part-time master’s of business administration program, Pamplin College of Business
  • 37: Public affairs program, College of Architecture and Urban Studies

September 2012: Virginia Tech's engineering, business colleges ranked among best for undergraduates

  • 16: Undergraduate program, College of Engineering
  • 40: Undergraduate program, Pamplin College of Business

Other recognition

    The Princeton Review

February 2013: University named to The Princeton Review's list of Best Value Colleges for 2013

September 2012: Virginia Tech earns high grades in The Princeton Review's latest college rankings

  • 2: Best Campus Food
  • 3: Their Students Love These Colleges
  • 4: Town-Gown Relationships are Great
  • 6: Best Quality of Life
  • 18: Best Career Services
  • 18: Students Pack the Stadiums

Other recognition

Kiplinger's Personal FinanceFiske Guide to Colleges
    Kiplinger's

January 2013: Kiplinger again names Virginia Tech to list of best values in public education

January 2012: Kipliger's Personal Finance again cites Virginia Tech as a top value

    Fiske

August 2012: Virginia Tech featured in 2013 edition of 'Fiske Guide to Colleges'

DesignIntelligenceGlobal Language Monitor

November 2012: Landscape architecture program ranked second in North America

March 2013: Online, print, broadcast all buzz about Virginia Tech, national ranking results

The Wall Street JournalHomes.com

September 2010: Engineering Expo a success as 'Wall Street Journal' hails Virginia Tech's job recruitment status

September 2012: Blacksburg, Va., is named the most family-friendly community in the country. This strengthens Virginia Tech's ability to consistently attract and retain high-caliber faculty and staff.

Tree Campus USAVictory Media

March 2013: University receives fifth Tree Campus USA recognition

March 2013: Virginia Tech named Tree Campus USA for fourth consecutive year

March 2011: Virginia Tech receives third Tree Campus USA recognition

September 2012: Virginia Tech named to list of top military-friendly schools

Alumni FactorBest Workplaces for Commuters

September 2012: New survey ranks Virginia Tech among top schools in alumni loyalty, enthusiasm

  • 1: Among alumni from national universities that would personally choose to attend again
  • 4: Likely to recommend the school to prospective students
  • 8: Overall rank among 104 national universities

March 2013: Virginia Tech again receives national recognition for alternative transportation programs