Pamplin College of Business is a public institution with a global reputation situated in Blacksburg, Virginia that was established in 1965. Highly renowned as a coveted organization in the US Education System, just like its parent institution called Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the college offers diverse courses at graduate and undergraduate level. 

The institute had a total student enrollment of 4,565 undergraduate, 367 graduate and 77 doctoral students in fall 2018 from all states and different countries. About 10% of its candidates are international students from different corners of the globe.

Admissions at Pamplin College of Business are available in the 3 intakes of Fall, Summer and Spring. Applicants must deposit a nonrefundable fee of 70 and 75 USD for undergraduate and graduate admission, respectively when applying at the institute. The college is a moderately selective organization for  studying in the USA with an acceptance rate of around 52%.

Rankings

Pamplin college of business were ranked with following rankings by different rating agencies:

US news and World reports

  • # 3 in Master of Information Technology and Information Technology Programs for Veterans programs
  • # 4 in Master of Information Technology Program in USA
  • # 19 in MBA - Evening program in USA

College factual

  • # 20 in Accounting Programs

QS Top Universities ranked # 4 in Hospitality and Tourism Management in USA 

Highlights

University Type Private
UG Application Portal Official website
Mode of Programs Full time; Part time; Online
Annual Cost of Attendance UG - 47,216 USD
Application Fee 70 and 75 USD for UG and PG, respectively
Application Season Fall, Summer and Spring
Acceptance rate 52%
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as awards and scholarships
Admission Desk Admissions@vt.edu | 540231-6267

Programs, Campus and Accommodation

Courses

  • The institute offers a plethora of courses for international students at graduate and undergraduate programs under 6 departments namely, finance, management, hospitality, marketing, accounting and business along with 2 independent programs in real estate and MBA.
  • Pamplin college of business provides undergraduate programs in accounting and information systems, business information technology, finance, hospitality and tourism management, management, marketing and real estate
  • It offers graduate programs in accounting and information technology and marketing
  • Pamplin college offers three types of MBA and online master's program in in different fields
  • The institute also provides PhD program in business

Campus and Residence

The main campus of Pamplin College of Business is located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The institution has 2,600 acres of beautiful lush campus. Pamplin Hall is one of the halls located in Virginia Tech campus. It houses the dean’s office, faculty and staff offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms

The institute has in total 8 campuses with Blacksburg campus being the main one. Pamplin College also has campuses located in Falls Church, Arlington and Richmond and Roanoke.

There are 47 Residence halls in Virginia tech across which the institute provides on-campus accommodation. All first year student guaranteed university housing and required to live in the residence halls

They have single, double and triple room layout with all amenities including AC, internet and laundry facilities. Affordable meal plans are also provided for all students serving delicious food from across the globe.

Pamplin College Of Business Application Process

How to apply?

Being an international student, you will be required to follow the following application process for getting Admission At Pamplin college of business:

Application Portal: Students can apply through coalition Application and graduate student can apply through University website

Application fee: A non refundable fee of 70 USD (UG) and 75 USD (PG)

Application deadlines: 

The institute provides admissions in the intake of Fall, Summer and Spring.

Fall intake:

  • Priority Deadline: January 15. 
  • Final Deadline: March 1.

Basic Admission Requirements

  • All oficial educational documents
  • SAT and ACT Score(optional)
  • English proficiency test scores
    • TOEFL-ibt = 80
    • TOEFL-pbt = 550
    • IELTS= 6.5
  • Letter of recommendation (PG)
  • GRE and GMAT score (PG)
  • Interview ( optional)
  • Financial and immigration documents required but after admission

Note that all university students must have a computer of their own when they join their respective program.

Pamplin College Of Business Cost Of Attendance

All the prospective candidates of the institute are advised to pre plan their finances when applying at the institute in a foreign land away from home. To aid the same, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US has been tabulated below. 

Type of Fee Cost
Tuition and fees 33,380 USD
Rooms and boards 9,460 USD
Insurance 3,175 USD
Personal expenses 1,750 USD
Books and supplies 6,025 USD
Total 48,856 USD

There are some additional costs based on major. These are expenses for a single student and These estimates are subject to change.

Scholarships/ Financial Aid

The institute provides various awards and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. Pamplin college also offers loans at an attractive rate to international students. However, international candidates are not eligible for federal student aid

Some of the studentships available for the students are as compield below.

  • Alan J. Goldsticker Scholarship
    • For pamplin undergraduate students
    • Award may varis
    • Auto considered
  • Douglas R. Eanes Memorial Scholarship
    • For Pamplin students
    • Auto considered
    • Award may varis
  • The university offers funding assistance to all its graduate students in the form of fellowships and research assistantships

Alumni Network

Alumni of the college are provided with different types of awards Based on their services. The organization has a total of over 24,000 alumni residing in Virginia with some 45,000 members living in corners of the world.

Few notable alumni of the institute are:- Dave Calhoun - he is the chief executive officer of Boeing, Bridget Berman - he is the chief executive officer of Victoria's Secret, Wayne Robinson - he is a retired American basketball player

Placements

The college has the highest job placement rate with its 93% of students securing great many positions in the fields of their interest. median starting salary of the Pamplin students is 60,000 USD

The Pamplin Career Services team has working relationships with 75 different employers' websites like handshake to provide endless opportunities to its graduates after having completed their degrees. 

The career service of pamplin helps students develop professionally and to provide resources and opportunities to assist in their job search. Business Horizons, the job fair organized by pamplin, more than 100 companies were present.