A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at VMI are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
80%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 549% more male students than female students enrolled at Virginia Military Institute with a gender ratio of 87% men to 13% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, VMI has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
87%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,310
|
| Women |
202
|
VMI serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 63 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
63%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234085 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Military Institute.