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VM

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VAPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$17,113
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$63,545
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Virginia Military Institute is a public institution located in the town setting of Lexington, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 31
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences37% of degrees
Engineering22% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,397
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,991
Earnings 5yr: $80,733
Debt: $26,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,909
Earnings 5yr: $83,811
Debt: $19,971
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,296
Earnings 5yr: $80,064
Debt: $23,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,059
Earnings 5yr: $72,223
Debt: $19,250
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,740
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,971
Earnings 5yr: $72,503
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,700
Earnings 5yr: $79,025
Debt: $21,500
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,630
Earnings 5yr: $62,892
Debt: $19,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,547
Earnings 5yr: $79,095
Debt: $23,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,619
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,113
In-State Tuition$21,046
Out-of-State Tuition$52,638
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
84%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$63,545
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$77,369

Completion Signals

76%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

86%
Men
14%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 86% men and 14% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$110,521
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