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Virginia Tech is a large public research university in Blacksburg, Virginia, known for its strong engineering, business, and STEM programs, plus spirited Hokies athletics and a tight‑knit campus feel. Students often rave about the beautiful mountain‑surrounded campus, the sense of community at big‑game days, the many clubs and outdoor activities, and the school’s emphasis on hands‑on, project‑based learning.

State

Virginia

Student Population

38,000

Acceptance Rate

55–57%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1240–1420

Common Majors

engineering (especially mechanical, civil, computer), business, computer science, finance

“Virginia Tech feels like a big‑time school with a family‑style campus, where you can get involved in dozens of clubs, find big‑game energy all year, and still have access to small‑class experiences and strong research opportunities.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $15,948; Out-of-state: $37,920

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.15

Avg Women's Scores

74.68

Men's Team Notes

Hokies men posted 288.6 averages over 32 rounds at ACC Championship (Cardinal Golf Club) and Linger Longer Invitational (Reynolds Lake Oconee), securing top-10 finishes with par-5 prowess led by upperclassmen. Strong irons fueled contention amid Virginia hills and Georgia winds.

Women's Team Notes

Hokie women carded 298.7 scores at Dokka Snow National Preview (The Club at Rexford) and ANNIKA Intercollegiate (Eagle Landing Golf), highlighted by top-8s with precise approach play from sophomore standouts. Birdie surges advanced postseason positioning on challenging East Coast layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brian Sharp

Women's Coach

Carol Robertson

Men's Email

basharp@vt.edu

Women's Email

carolr@vt.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brian Sharp is Virginia Tech men’s head golf coach, leading the Hokies in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He has guided the program through a highly competitive schedule, including ACC Championship and NCAA‑Regional‑level events, with a strong emphasis on fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and team‑chemistry development. Sharp focuses on recruiting student‑athletes who can thrive academically while maintaining a demanding practice and travel schedule, keeping Virginia Tech men’s golf competitive within the ACC.

Women's Coach Bio

Carol Robertson is Virginia Tech women’s head golf coach, directing the Hokies in the Atlantic Coast Conference. She has built a program that regularly competes in the ACC Championship and NCAA‑Regional events while prioritizing academics, leadership, and community service. Robertson emphasizes technical‑skill refinement, short‑game mastery, and a supportive team culture, working to steadily improve the program’s national rankings and postseason‑eligibility within the ACC.

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