Virginia Military Institute Comparison

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Overview

VMI
Location Lexington, VA
Setting Distant Rural
Enrollment 1,512
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #150
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website vmi.edu
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Costs

VMI
Tuition (In State) $9,782
Tuition (Out of State) $39,590
Room & Board $10,674
Avg Net Price $18,129
Avg Grant Aid $19,111
% Receiving Grant Aid 69%

Admission

VMI
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,192
Admitted 847
Acceptance Rate 71.1%
Enrolled % 42.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.65
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 22/29
SAT Range 1105/1300
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

VMI
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (30%)
  • Engineering (23%)
  • History (14%)
  • Psychology (12%)
  • Foreign Languages (7%)

Outcomes

VMI
Graduation Rate 69%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $62,100
Making Student Loan Payments 84%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,000
Median Loan Payment $258

Diversity

VMI
% Men 87%
% Women 13%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 80%
% Black 6%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 1%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

VMI
% In-State 63%
% Out-of-State 35%

Campus

VMI
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/