Facts and Figures
Fragments of data don’t provide the scope of impact. But they do provide a glimpse of the impact of the research conducted by the university's nine colleges, seven research institutes, and hundreds of centers and laboratories that contribute to Virginia Tech's research enterprise.
$453.4M
Sponsored Research Expenditures in FY24
17.5%
Year-Over-Year Increase in Federal Expenditures
8
Research Institutes
4,000+
Faculty Researchers
~260
Postdoctoral Scholars
100+
Centers
Sponsored Research Expenditures
For fiscal year 2024, Virginia Tech reported a record $453.4 million in extramural research expenditures.
2024 Sponsored Research Portfolio
2024 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 the 2024-25 fiscal year.
$47.9M
Total Philanthropic Support
181
New Invention Disclosures
29
License Agreements