Virginia Military Institute
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$9,782
Avg in-state tuition
$38,436
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute is a small public institution located on a rural campus in Lexington, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,652, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The institution offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,782, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $38,436.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
64% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Recommended
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1080-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
Information not available
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
74%
Hispanic
8%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
14%
Socio-economic diversity
11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
21%
Institution Grant Aid
55%
Pell Grant
11%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
3Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
4English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
6History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
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