Facts and Figures
While they capture only part of the story, these data points illustrate the scale, reach, and growing impact of the research conducted across Virginia Tech's nine colleges, eight research institutes, and hundreds of centers and laboratories.
$493.9M
extramural research expenditures in FY25
9.5%
Year-Over-Year Increase in Federal Expenditures
8
Research Institutes
4,000+
Faculty Researchers
~260
Postdoctoral Scholars
100+
Centers
Sponsored Research Expenditures
For FY25, Virginia Tech reported a record $493.9 million in extramural research expenditures.
FY25 Sponsored Research Across Virginia Tech
Entrepreneurship and Partnerships
Expanding impact of Virginia Tech’s research through increasing core metrics of technology transfer and commercialization. *Data below reflects the success of FY25.
$47.9M
Total Philanthropic Support
181
New Invention Disclosures
29
License Agreements