Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech

public research university with main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia
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Virginia Tech (VT), officially the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It was founded as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872.

Former name
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (1872–1896)
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (1896–1944)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (1944–1970)
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Motto
Ut Prosim (Latin)
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Motto in English
That I May Serve
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Type
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Established
June 20, 1872; 147 years ago (1872-06-20)
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Academic affiliation
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Endowment
$1.15 billion (2018)
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Budget
$1.5 billion
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President
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Provost
Cyril Clarke
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Academic staff
1,395
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Students
33,403
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Undergraduates
26,623
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Postgraduates
6,780
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Location
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Campus
College town
2,600 acres (11 km; 4.1 sq mi)
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Colors
Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange
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Nickname
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Sporting affiliations
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Website
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