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Located in Lexington, Virginia, Virginia Military Institute is a small four year public college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,515 prospective students applied, and 902 were granted admission. Of those admitted 482 enrolled in the school. 1,685 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,284 plus fees of $9,834. VMI is ranked 138 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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VMI is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Military Institute within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#138 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#59 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1270 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $9,834 |
| Room and Board | $9,766 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,034 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $9,834 |
| Room and Board | $9,766 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,878 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 30% |
| Engineering | 23% |
| History | 14% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234085 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Military Institute.
Current students may use the Virginia Military Institute GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.