Virginia Military Institute - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Virginia Military Institute

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

81.7%

Admission Difficulty for Virginia Military Institute
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at VMI is 81.7%. Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into VMI and can you get accepted?

Virginia Military Institute is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 957 out of the 1,171 who applied were admitted.

Virginia Military Institute typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Virginia Military Institute you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.65 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1150 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

VMI GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.65

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Virginia Military Institute?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into VMI are to have around a 3.65 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.65 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as VMI accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at VMI is 3.65 on the 4.0 scale. 26% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #15 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since VMI is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Virginia Military Institute students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	25.5%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.6%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	19.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.6%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	10.7%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.3%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.3%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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VMI SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Virginia Military Institute. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1040-1260

Applicants Submitting SAT

26%

SAT Scores for Virginia Military Institute
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	530
Math 25th Percentile	510
Composite 25th Percentile	1040

SAT Scores for Virginia Military Institute
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	620
Composite 75th Percentile	1260
Average SAT Score	1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Virginia Military Institute?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at VMI is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1040-1260. Students who get into Virginia Military Institute score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers.. VMI ranks #20 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. VMI regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1040, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Virginia Military Institute is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1150, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1260 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Virginia Military Institute admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260 and Above	Good	>90%
1150 to 1260	Avg +	82%-90%
1040 to 1150	Avg -	71%-82%
930 to 1040	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 930	Low	<56%

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VMI ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Virginia Military Institute
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for Virginia Military Institute
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	26
Math 75th Percentile	28
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into VMI?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to VMI is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 28. The school ranks #21 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 19.

9 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Virginia Military Institute.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Virginia Military Institute is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into VMI for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 82% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 28 ACT score.

Virginia Military Institute admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>90%
25 to 28	Avg +	82%-90%
22 to 25	Avg -	71%-82%
19 to 22	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 19	Low	<56%

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High School Class Rank

76% of Virginia Military Institute freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Virginia Military Institute students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	11%
Top 25% of class	24.7%
Top 50% of class	76%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Virginia Military Institute admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	204	966	1,171
Accepted	157	800	957
Acceptance Rate	77%	83%	82%
Enrolled	68	401	469
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	43%	50%	49%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2026

Days left to Apply

115

Applicants have 115 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Virginia Military Institute is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Virginia Military Institute and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Virginia Military Institute Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Virginia Military Institute
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Virginia Military Institute is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.65 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1150 and ACT of 25 will almost guarantee your admission.