Overview
Founded in 1839 and nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Military Institute is the oldest state-supported military college in the United States. VMI confers bachelor’s degrees in 14 academic majors within departments of Science, Liberal Arts, Engineering, and Social Sciences. All students at VMI earn the rank of Cadets and are required to live in barracks which are subject to daily inspection. In addition, all first year students are introduced to the challenges of military life through a tradition known as the “Rat Line” featuring several workouts per day.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$18,969
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1187
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $51,186 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
66%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,111
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,104
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,732
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8043
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$8,104
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,478,289
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$23,956,561
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,390
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$211
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$2,930
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,751
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1192
Students Applied
40%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
21
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 |
Application Fee
$40
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
6%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1187
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,512
Total Number of Undergrads
1,512
0
100
76%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
14
Faculty Overview
0
100
78%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
8
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
15%
Student Organizations
70
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
100%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Keydets
School Colors
red, white, and yellow
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big South Conference
Total Male Athletes
313
Total Female Athletes
87
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Cross Country
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Virginia Military Institute Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$65,200
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Roanoke
New York
Top 5 Employers
US Army
Virginia Military Institute
United States Air Force
US Navy
Marine Corps Recruiting
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Military and Protective Services
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$211
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThis school is definitely one of a kind. The Ratline that all freshmen must experience is the hardest thing I have ever done, but it is so rewarding one you get through it. It teaches you the important lessons that are so vital to a successful career in the real world, such as time management, self-confidence, discipline and responsibility.
Kimberley from Newland, NC
There's not many degrees to choose from (15ish), but the keydets and cadre referred to it as the toughest education in America.
William from Decatur, GA
What an amazing institute! VMI is not for the faint of heart and spirit. Beautiful campus, awesome faculty and stunning parades!
Nicole from Onalaska, TX
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