Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Virginia Tech Defined

Defining Virginia Tech in a few words is next to impossible.

I can give you some facts:
  • our faculty are experts in their fields, wining international and national awards,
  • we have ground-breaking research,
  • we have challenging academics,
  • our motto is Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),
  • all in all we simply ooze awesomeness!
And, I can give you some stats:

U.S. News & World Report ranks us in America's Best Colleges 2010:
  • 30th among national public universities;
  • 71 among all national universities, including Harvard and Yale;
  • College of Engineering's undergraduate program is ranked 14th in the nation;
  • The Pamplin College of Business undergraduate program is ranked 24 among public institutions and 42 among all institutions (private and public).
The Princeton Review:
  • ranked Virginia Tech eighth nationally among public universities in its "Best Value Colleges" for 2010,
  • ranked Virginia Tech #1 for Best Campus Food in the "Best 371 Colleges: 2010 Edition."
Kipplinger's Personal Finance:
  • Ranks Virginia Tech 16th in its 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
But in order to get a feel for Virginia Tech, you should visit us! We have Fall Open House programs coming up in September and November.

The bottom line: Virginia Tech is a great place to be. We have a wonderful, inclusive atmosphere and we hope you come and see for yourself!