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Dairy Science Department at a Glance

Enrollment Information

Virginia Tech Enrollment: 34,131 on-campus 
(81% undergraduate/19% graduate) 



 Dairy Program Enrollment: 70
 

Application Deadline:

Freshmen - December 1

Early Decision - November 1

Transfer Students - February 15

 

Estimated Annual Fees (2020-2021):

In-State Tuition and Fees: $13,691

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees: $32,835

Books & Supplies: $565 + required computer

Room & Board: $9,342
(Exact cost varies with selection of residence hall & meal plan.)

 

Financial Aid:

Pell Grant

Supp. E.O.G. Guaranteed Student Loans & National Student Loan programs 

College scholarships 

Dairy Science scholarships

Part-Time Work and/or Work Study Program: department dairy farm, labs, offices; nearby farms, various university labs and offices 

University Work Study Program
 

Major Fields of Study/Degrees Offered:

B.S. (options: Dairy Business Management, Science Pre-Vet, Dual Emphasis Majors/Minors)

M.S. Dairy Science 

Ph.D. in Animal Science
 

Dairy Herd/Special Activities:

215 milking Holsteins & Jerseys

Dairy show

Student managed cattle sale, field & research studies

Dairy Challenge Team, Judging Team, Dairy Club;

Student national and foreign trips

Industry internships

Foreign student exchange programs

New dairy facility

New Bovine Extension, Teaching & Research Building