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Virginia Military Institute Campus Tours & Visits — Lexington, VA

Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

Virginia Military Institute is a public institution in Lexington with particular strength in engineering and psychology. With an average SAT of 1183, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,369 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,849.

Established

1839

Motto

Latin: In Pace Decus, In Bello PraesidiumLatin: Consilio et Animis

Mascot

Moe the Kangaroo

Type

Public senior military college

Division

Division I

82%

Acceptance

1183

SAT Avg

1,560

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

82%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$77,369

Earnings 10yr

$18,849

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Water poloBasketballBasketball perhapsSwimming diving

History & Fun Facts

•The organizers of the planned school formed a board of visitors, which included Preston, and the board selected Claudius Crozet as their first president.
•Preston was also tasked with hiring VMI's first superintendent.
•Preston successfully recruited Smith, and convinced him to become the first superintendent and Professor of Tactics.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1183

Reading & WritingMid: 600

530640

MathMid: 590

510620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Virginia Military Institute Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$20,484

Tuition (out-of-state)$51,186

Room & Board$10,990

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$33,738

Average Net Price$18,849

Median Debt at Graduation$22,996

Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,152

$30–48K$5,980

$48–75K$10,551

$75–110K$16,055

$110K+$25,359

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Programs (16)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.8%

Freshman Retention84.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,545

10 Years$77,369

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,560

Gender Split

13% / 87%

Women / Men

First Generation

15%

Pell Grant Recipients

16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Black 7%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 5%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

146 mi(253 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

151 mi(262 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

185 mi(321 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RICRichmond117 mi

IADWashington Dulles134 mi

RDURaleigh-Durham137 mi

Distance to Cities

Richmond, VA111 mi

~3h 12m drive

Raleigh, NC146 mi

~4h 13m drive

Washington, DC151 mi

~4h 22m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Varsity Sports

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (16)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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