Winter Issue 2022 - 135

VIRGINIA TECH
PROGRAM TITLE AND OVERVIEW
Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate
PROGRAM CONTACT
INFORMATION
PROGRAM IN REAL ESTATE
www.realestate.vt.edu
realestate@vt.edu
540-231-6518
The BS degree in Real Estate at Virginia Tech is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary academic program that builds
on existing strengths in five colleges. The major offers real estate courses that integrate the material students
learn in disciplinary courses such as finance, law, and property management through practical experiences
within the academic program. The integration occurs through a university-industry partnership where real estate
professionals are actively involved in students' education through guest lectures and mentoring experiences and
by providing internship opportunities.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of their real estate major and an accompanying
double major or minor related to real estate. Required classes include but are not limited to: Principles of Real
Estate, Careers in Real Estate, Real Estate Data Analysis, Professional Development in Real Estate, Applied Real
Estate Development, Real Estate Market Analysis, Financing Real Estate Projects, Real Estate Studio, Real Estate
Law, and Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties. Other courses available for students to take include
Real Estate Appraisal, Building Construction Principles, Real Estate Marketing, Business Writing, and Multifamily
Property Management and Operations.
ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees vary by credit
hour taken and whether you are an
in-state or out-of-state student. For
a complete list visit: https://www.
bursar.vt.edu/tuition-fee-rates/tuitionfees.html
For
a full-time in-state student, the
combined Fall and Spring semester
2021-2022 is $14,175. For an out-ofstate
student, the combined Fall and
Spring semesters are $32,857. These
numbers do not include room and
board expenses.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Virginia Tech admission requirements and deadlines can be found at https://vt.edu/admissions/undergraduate.html.
Applications include providing self-reported grades, SAT or ACT scores, essays, and academic interests and
building a profile through our application platform. Letters of recommendation are not required or reviewed.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
The following information reflects the 2020-2021 undergraduate student body unless otherwise noted:
Institution Type: Public
Undergraduate Students: 30,020
Graduate Students: 6,332
Total Students: 37,024
Women: 15,966
Men: 20,919
10.1% Asian
5% Black/African American
7.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.6% Multiracial (not Hispanic/Latino)
60.5% White
2.8% Not Reported
International students: 3,547 (9.6%)
Full-time students: 34,051 (92%)
Part-time students: 2,973 (8%)
In-state tuition for
undergraduates: $14,175
Out-of-state tuition for
undergraduates: $32,857
Students graduating within
4 years: 56%
More demographic information can be found at https://irweb.ir.vt.edu/webtest/EnrollmentSummary.aspx.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM/CAMPUS DETAILS
Top benefits of the Virginia Tech Program in Real Estate:
* Jump-Start Your Career: Average starting salary for the Class of 2018 was $62,500
* Experiential Learning: Workshops, site visits, and more in cities across the region
* Study Abroad: Visit Dubai with the program or take advantage of Virginia Tech's Global Education Office
* Industry Networking: Meet some of the industry's most influential leaders, many of whom are on our Industry
Advisory Board
* Hands-On Education: Complete a Senior Capstone project that encompasses all aspects of developing a
property
* Real-Life Application: Succeed in a competitive market by applying your knowledge daily
Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, Virginia, a small town located in the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia.
Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary
approach to preparing students to be leaders and problem-solvers. Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate
and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students and manages a research portfolio of more than
$521 million. Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and an inclusive, spirited culture, Virginia
Tech strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
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