Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA · Public
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Virginia Military Institute admitted 71.2% of applicants university-wide (1,472 of 2,066).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 71.2% | 1,472 | 2,066 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 89.7% | 244 | 272 |
| Men | 72.5% | 1,153 | 1,590 |
| Women | 67.0% | 319 | 476 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 89.7%, vs 71.2% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 1,472 admitted students, 467 enrolled (31.7% yield).
Virginia Military Institute U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1050–1260
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–4.00
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Virginia Military Institute U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $66,848/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,960 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,888 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $66,848/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,697 |
| $30k–48k | $9,246 |
| $48k–75k | $12,162 |
| $75k–110k | $13,385 |
| Over $110k | $23,434 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Institute Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Superintendent's Scholarship — Full tuition (in-state or out-of-state depending on residency) (Full Tuition)
- VMI Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- VMI Grant — Varies based on need (Need Based)
- VMI Scholarship — Up to full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Institute Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
Virginia Military Institute U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- School Official Recommendation
- Secondary School Report
- Personal Statement (recommended)
- Official High School Transcript
International applicants
- School Official Recommendation
- Secondary School Report
- Personal Statement (recommended)
- Official High School Transcript
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Virginia Military Institute · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Describe how your background and experiences have influenced your decision to apply to Virginia Military Institute and how you will contribute to the Corps of Cadets.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $77,369
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 76.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,996
- At graduation
Virginia Military Institute · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #65
- Forbes: #306
- Niche: #271
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Virginia Military Institute U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (30%), Engineering (19%), Psychology (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 84% of class sections have under 20 students.
Virginia Military Institute U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.