Virginia Military Institute

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lexington, VA

$9,562

Avg in-state tuition

$37,572

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Virginia Military Institute

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Virginia Military Institute is a small public institution located on a rural campus in Lexington, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,698, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The institution offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,562, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $37,572.

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.

60% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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85% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 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 22-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1070-1260

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

75%

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

13%

Socio-economic diversity

16% 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

49%

State Grant Aid

11%

Institution Grant Aid

49%

Pell Grant

16%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,181
State Grant Aid $6,137
Institution Grant Aid $10,288
Pell Grant Aid $4,595

Financial Outlook

$22k

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

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.