VMI Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.25%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $21,046
- Out-of-State Tuition: $52,638
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at VMI:
- Total Enrollment: 1,527
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 85.6% men, 14.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 76%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 81%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 14 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
VMI Overview
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a four-year, public school located in Lexington, VA. Virginia Military Institute is a Senior Military College with NO civilian students. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The VMI's tuition & fees is $21,046 for Virginia residents and $52,638 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,593.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,527 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
VMI's acceptance rate is 71.25% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.73%. The median SAT score is 1180 and the ACT score is 28.
VMI ranked 52nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Virginia Military Institute is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Virginia Military Institute is $21,046 for in-state students and $52,638 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $21,623 for Virginia residents and $54,131 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $21,046 | $52,638 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $21,623 | $54,131 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Virginia Military Institute does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at VMI
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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