Virginia Military Institute

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About Virginia Military Institute

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Virginia Military Institute is a small public institution located on a campus in Lexington, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,560, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The institution offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,076, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $40,778.

Lexington, VA

$10,076

Avg in-state
tuition

$40,778

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

82%

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

82%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile22-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1120-1270

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

74%

Unknown

0%

Black

7%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

19%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

18%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

19%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$8,104
State Grant Aid$8,043
Institution Grant Aid$14,732
Pell Grant Aid$4,796

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

38.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
3Engineering.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
6History.
7Mathematics And Statistics.
8Physical Sciences.
9Psychology.
10Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.