Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 255
th
From 1980, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 73rd and has continued to rank Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 131.1 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 170 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University was listed at 255th in world, 71st in country and 71st in region , with the fairest rank in UNIRANKS at 104th, and an atypical rank on US News at 272nd. In total, we believe Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University merits a rank of 131.1, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
299 th
293 rd
249 th
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 58 | 58 | 52 | 48 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 77.81 | 82 | 54 | 50 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 125.68 | 104 | 51 | 42 |
| US News | 2002 | 106.43 | 159 | 75 | 68 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 178.13 | 196 | 68 | 60 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 263.8 | 249 | 86 | 74 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 255.64 | 293 | 93 | 81 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 272.53 | 299 | 87 | 73 |
| QS | 2010 | 341.53 | 302 | 70 | 56 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 384 | 384 | 107 | 99 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 384 | 384 | 107 | 99 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 104 | 44 | 125.68 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 299 | 15 | 272.53 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 293 | 22 | 255.64 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 196 | 15 | 178.13 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 2002 | 159 | 21 | 106.43 | Not Accurate | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 249 | 15 | 263.8 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 82 | 21 | 77.81 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 302 | 15 | 341.53 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 58 | 1 | 58 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 384 | 1 | 384 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 384 | 1 | 384 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University initially ranked 73rd in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 125.68 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, first achieving a 198th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 272.53 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 15 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 198th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University has preserved a consistent average of 255.64 over 22 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, which was ranked 138th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 178.13 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2002: Since being ranked 128th by US News in 2002, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University has consistently secured an average 106.43 position in US News over 21 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 106.43 to 272nd in US News.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University's initial 238th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 263.8 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 74th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University has maintained an average 77.81 in Webometrices for 21 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 340th placement by QS in 2010, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University has upheld a steady 341.53 average in QS across 15 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, which was ranked 58th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 58 in 4icu for 1 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University initially ranked 384th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 384 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University initially ranked 384th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 384 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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