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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Men's Track & Field

Welcome to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University men's track & field recruiting profile. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Atlantic Coast Conference from Blacksburg, Virginia. Led by head coach Ben Thomas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pairs a 55% acceptance rate with a 86% graduation rate and a $24,912 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic Coast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
40,548
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
55%
State
Virginia
City
Blacksburg
Address
210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr.
Staff
Alan Dunson
Associate Head Coach (sprints, Hurdles & Relays)
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Benji Pinckney
Assistant Coach (distance) / Director of Operations
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Cleopatra Borel
Assistant Coach (throws)
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Hannah Long
Assistant Coach (distance)
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John Ellis
Assistant Coach (jumps & Multis)
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Rachel Baxter
Volunteer Assistant Coach (pole Vault)
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Ben Thomas
Head Track and Field Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 84% of D1 men's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
93%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
86%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$67,377
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$81,698
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 17% of D1 men's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$13,152
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$34,362
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,790
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$24,912
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$60

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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