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Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field

Virginia Tech (VT) · Blacksburg, Virginia · Public university

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NCAA IAtlantic Coast Conference
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Acceptance rate55%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate86%finish within six years
Undergraduates38,857Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty17 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field coaches

Coaches at Virginia Tech who recruit Men's Track and Field, head coach first.

Alan DunsonAssociate Head Coach - Sprints, Hurdles & Relays
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Tim SykesAssociate Head Coach - Distance & Cross Country
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Ben ThomasDirector of Track & Field and Cross Country
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Athletics

The program

Where Virginia Tech competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
hokiesports.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1280–1450
ACTMiddle 50%: 28–32

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Popular majors

AccountingAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, GeneralAgribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural Production Operations, GeneralAgronomy and Crop ScienceAnimal Sciences, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
17 : 1
Graduation rate
86% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Virginia residents$13,152
Out-of-state tuition$34,362
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$24,912
Campus

Where it is

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

Location
Blacksburg, Virginia
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
vt.edu
Overview

About Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Alan Dunson, the Associate Head Coach - Sprints, Hurdles & Relays, leads the Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field staff of 9 coaches. Virginia Tech (VT) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Track and Field as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia Tech is a large public school in Blacksburg, Virginia with 38,857 undergraduates, a 55% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,912 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Alan Dunson, the Associate Head Coach - Sprints, Hurdles & Relays and Tim Sykes, the Associate Head Coach - Distance & Cross Country. Virginia Tech has 9 coaches for Men's Track and Field, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your PRs in your events, with links to verified results in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude race or attempt video from recent meets, with the link near the top so Alan can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Virginia Tech typically score 1280–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Virginia Tech staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
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Questions

Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Virginia Tech D1?

Yes. Virginia Tech competes in NCAA Division I Men's Track and Field, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Is Virginia Tech public or private?

Virginia Tech is a public school in Blacksburg, Virginia.

What conference is Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field in?

The Atlantic Coast Conference.

Does Virginia Tech offer athletic scholarships for Men's Track and Field?

Virginia Tech competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field have?

9 coaches, led by Alan Dunson, the Associate Head Coach - Sprints, Hurdles & Relays.

How much does Virginia Tech cost?

In-state tuition is $13,152 and out-of-state tuition is $34,362 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,912.

What is the Virginia Tech acceptance rate?

55% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Virginia Tech?

Admitted students typically score 1280–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Virginia Tech Men's Track and Field coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.