Applying to VMI

Acceptance RateSAT Median
71.06% 1,185
Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate is 71.06% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,192 students applied and 847 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into VMI.
VMI's acceptance rate is the 9th lowest among 47 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,185 and the ACT score is 26 at VMI. VMI's SAT score ranks 14th out of 33 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to VMI, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Virginia Military Institute is 71.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.27%. 979 men and 210 women applied to VMI and 710 men and 136 women students were accepted.
3 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 306 men and 52 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VMI.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at VMI
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,19297921030
Admitted84771013610
Enrolled3583065200
Acceptance Rate 71.06%72.52%64.76%33.33%-
Yield 42.27%43.10%38.24%0.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Virginia Military Institute 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 60 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 20 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VMI.
The median SAT score is 1,185 with 615 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 535 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 22 at VMI. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia Military Institute are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,185, ACT: 27 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at VMI
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total110511851300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570615660
SAT Math535570640
ACT Composite222629
ACT Math202527
ACT English222730
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Virginia Military Institute 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit Completion of College Preparatory Program and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at VMI. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Virginia Military Institute.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
VMI Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestNot Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools of Virginia Military Institute. The next table provides general admission information for applying to VMI.
Admission Information for Applying to VMI
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationwww.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Online Applicationwww.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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