Virginia Military Institute
- 4 Year
- LEXINGTON, VA
College
Virginia Military Institute
- 4 Year
- LEXINGTON, VA
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 214 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade C minus
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade D
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B
editorial
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
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.
VMI Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1080-1300
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
Students also applied to ...
- grade A+
- grade B minus
- grade B minus
- grade A minus
- grade B+
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into VMI?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Virginia Military Institute See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$18,100 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,832 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 17 responses67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 15 responses27%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 15 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- International Relations56 Graduates
- Civil Engineering52 Graduates
- Economics48 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering41 Graduates
- Psychology39 Graduates
- Biology36 Graduates
- History33 Graduates
- Computer Science25 Graduates
- English21 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering18 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,652 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
32%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 19 responsesPoll
43%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 23 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$65,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responsesSimilar Colleges
Colleges like Virginia Military Institute
- grade B+Citadel Military College of South Carolina
- 4 Year
- CHARLESTON, SC
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 421 reviews
- grade AUnited States Military Academy at West Point
- 4 Year
- WEST POINT, NY
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 468 reviews
Virginia Military Institute Reviews
Rating 3.53 out of 5 214 reviews
Overall VMI has its good moments. However this is highly overshadowed by the sheer amount of mind numbing work that is required to succeed in this school. As a freshman there is very limited free time, which is expected, however this does not change when going into your sophomore year and so on. Your time becomes even more limited in fact. While the school officials state "The most important thing is academics," they do not truly believe this. Those same officials enforce hours of mind numbing work such as marching in front of the dorms for hours on end for small infractions, such as your shoes not being shined, or wearing a backpack. While there is a standard to adhere to, this minor inconvenience of marching or being forced to attend events that do nothing but keep you away from sleep, physical fitness, and schoolwork overall restrict the capability of any student here.
Virginia Military Institute offers a very unique college experience in that it provides a structured environment for anyone to be able to succeed. There is an incredible amount of leadership opportunities for everyone to be able to help the Corps function as a team. While the school can seem overwhelming at times due to strict standards and regulations, even that stress can be a positive learning experience as it teaches crucial lessons such as time management and communication skills. These skills will increase in your time at VMI. Initially, I was not a fan of the way things were run and how much my day was planned for me, but then I learned how to incorporate my own schedule with things that I wanted to do and achieve into the overarching schedule of VMI (which can seem al encompassing). Overall, VMI is a great place for anyone that is up for a challenge and is wishing to grow their leadership abilities.
VMI is an excellent place for young leaders to grow personally, academically, physically, and mentally. I learned lessons on how to assimilate into austere work environments few learn in college, and have directly led to my success in the military and transition to Law School.
If one is looking for a college experience where you find lifelong friends through the rigorous shared trials, VMI will provide that and much more in a beautiful VA town with excellent staff.
If one is looking for a college experience where you find lifelong friends through the rigorous shared trials, VMI will provide that and much more in a beautiful VA town with excellent staff.