Coach Profile

Jim Thompson

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Team:men

Virginia Tech head coach Jim Thompson has known nothing but success during his coaching career. Thompson has led the Hokies to the NCAA Tournament 11 times, including the past eight seasons.

Personal
Born: Sept. 19, 1966
Hometown: Marion, Virginia
Wife: former B'easy Helms
Children: daughters Sophia and Ginsey, son Frank

Education
High School: Douglas S. Freeman High School (Richmond, Virginia)
College: Davidson College, 1988 (B.A. in history)

Playing Experience
Davidson College (1985-88)

Coaching Experience
1988-90 Assistant women's coach, University of Alabama
1990-94 Head women's coach, Anderson College
1994-98 Head men's and women's coach, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
1998-current Head men's coach, Virginia Tech
1998-99: 19-6 overall

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

College Website Online Application

Phone5402316994

Fax540-231-3060

Conference: ACC

Division: NCAA 1

Average amount of grant and scholarship aid awarded, 2016-17: $7036

Average net cost-students awarded grant or scholarship aid, 2016-17: $20247

Characteristics

Degree of urbanization:
City: Small

Institution size category:
20,000 and above

Student-to-faculty ratio:
17/1

Highest degree offered:
Doctor's degree

Advanced placement (AP) credits:
Yes

Full-time retention rate (2017):
91%

Religious affiliation:
-2.0

Provides on-campus housing
Charge for room and board: $10132

Admission

Acceptance Rate: 0.57%

Admission test scores: Required

TOEFL: Required

SAT Read Write: Min: 620 Max: 700 Avg: 660

SAT Math: Min: 620 Max: 730 Avg: 675

ACT Average: 30 WSJ Rank: 19 UTR Women: 9.73 UTR Men: 12.43 WTN Women: 14.74 WTN Men: 10.74