Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College Portrait

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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	31,006

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	23,690

Women	10,000	42%
Men	13,680	58%
Gender Not Reported	10	<1%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	57	<1%
Asian	1,874	8%
African American / Black	880	4%
Hispanic	898	4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	12	<1%
White	17,878	75%
Two or More Races	401	2%
International	509	2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	1,181	5%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do VT undergraduates call home?

Virginia	74%
Other US States & Territories	24%
Other Countries	1%
Residency Unknown	1%

How old are VT undergraduates?
Average Age	20
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	3%