Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA · Public · 1,527 undergraduates

Virginia Military Institute admitted 71% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1050–1270 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $15,585 a year. Within six years, 72% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
71%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1050–1270
ACT middle 50%
24–31

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$35,706 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$15,585 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,028 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$21,366 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$51,958 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
72%
Students who return for a second year
81%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$85,178 a year
Median debt at graduation
$23,000

Students

Undergraduates
1,527
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
21%
Student-faculty ratio
9 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Social sciences
30%
Engineering
19%
Psychology
12%
History
11%
Biological and biomedical sciences
9%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.