VirStatisticsVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

CV or resume

Writing sample

Optional

Encouraged if GRE not submitted; e.g. research manuscript or class project of original work.

Recommendation letters x 3

Required per program catalog listing.

Official transcript(s)

Scanned copy with online application; official copy typically required after offer of admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Minimum GPA published in Graduate Catalog admission requirements.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Accepted alternative to TOEFL.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each subsection); Graduate School minimum for tests on or after 21 January 2026; some departments may require higher.; For TOEFL tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GMAT: Optional; Listed as optional in Graduate Catalog.
GRE: Optional; Optional; applicants who do not submit GRE are encouraged to submit a writing sample indicating strong research potential. GMAT also listed as optional.