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