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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Value
gradeA
Diversity
gradeB
Campus
gradeC+
Athletics
gradeB+
Party Scene
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Professors
gradeB+
Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
gradeD
Student Life
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Safety
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VMI is a highly rated public college located in Lexington, Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,512 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the VMI acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include International Relations, Civil Engineering, and Economics. Graduating 77% of students, VMI alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,400.
About
LEXINGTON, VA 24450
About VMI...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Virginia
- Lexington
Virginia Military Institute Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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VMI Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
SAT Range
1100-1300
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Will You Get Into VMI?
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Cost
Net Price
$18,129/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$19,111/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
95%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.18 responses
22%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.18 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
International Relations
56 Graduates
Civil Engineering
52 Graduates
Economics
48 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
41 Graduates
39 Graduates
Biology
36 Graduates
History
33 Graduates
Computer Science
25 Graduates
English
21 Graduates
Electrical Engineering
18 Graduates
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,512Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
32%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
16 responses
Motivated
63%
Just trying to make it
19%
Driven
6%
Extraordinary
6%
Stressed
6%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life.22 responses
Poll
46%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.26 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
15 responses
No Ordinary Life
67%
Brothers through blood, sweat, and tears
13%
Academic
7%
Underrated
7%
You can always push past your limits
7%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$65,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
77%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
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Virginia Military Institute Reviews
Rating 3.56 out of 5 221 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Virginia Military Institute has served me more than I ever imagines it would. When I first found out I was going to attend a military college I bawled my eyes out so hard I could barely breathe. I was terrified of a culture that was so foreign to me. I showed up as a blank slate and decided I was going to trust the process. In the two years I have attended this college I have been painted with new motivation and drive that I had never truly tapped into. The idea of trying something new and terrifying does not paralyze me anymore, it entices me. I wish to not just expand my capabilities, but to expand the capabilities of everyone beside me as well. I feel as though I have been given the tools to bring up myself and the people who are willing to trust me as well.
- Sophom*ore
- 13 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
VMI is a valuable experience, but it sucks. I've convinced myself the poor decision making in leadership which ignores cadet needs and morale is just to make us more resilient and give us examples of how NOT to lead. It has taught me to be efficient with limited time because of extracurricular requirements, to operate on very little sleep, and to prioritize what things need to get done immediately versus later and with how much effort. I am an English major and the English department is just outstanding. They are caring and intelligent and sincerely want the best for the cadets. This is absolutely not the case for all majors though. Some don't care about cadet wellbeing at all and actively try to thin out the number of people in the majors.
- Junior
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
VMI changed me from a boy to a man. It was 100% worth the experience, and 4 years of my life. The lessons you learn at the Institute will make you a better person (personally and professionally). Rather than going to a state school or a big university where your diploma just blends in with the other 15,000 classmates graduating in the same year as you; at VMI your diploma will mean something. Not everyone can do it. And that diploma will mean much more knowing that you join a line of alumni that are of the highest quality. Might not be an Ivy League, but the quality of alumni punch far above its weight. In terms of earning potential, career projection, and network opportunities.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
