Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA · Town (distant)

AskSchool #198 of 300PublicLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
71.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$17,113
Sticker price $34,824
Graduation rate
76%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$77,369
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
71.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
1,171
Admitted (fall 2023)
957
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
469
Yield (admitted who enroll)
49%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
77%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
83%
SAT reading, middle 50%
550–630
SAT math, middle 50%
500–640
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
26% / 9%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
considered
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
not considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,697
Family income $30–48k$9,246
Family income $48–75k$12,162
Family income $75–110k$13,385
Family income $110k+$23,434
Full sticker price (per year)
$34,824
Tuition & fees – in-state
$21,046
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$52,638
Median debt at graduation
$22,996
Students with federal loans
59%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
76%
Freshmen who return for year 2
81%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$45,409
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$77,369

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,527
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
14%
Students receiving Pell grants
16%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White69%
Hispanic11%
Black7.7%
Asian4.7%
Two or more3.7%
International2.0%
Unknown1.1%
Pacific Islander0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences30%
Engineering19%
Psychology12%
History11%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.5%
Computer & Information Sciences6.5%
English3.7%
Mathematics & Statistics3.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Superintendent
Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins
Main phone
(540) 464-7207

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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