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Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA

71.3%

Acceptance Rate

$21,046

Avg Cost (In-State)

$52,638

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

78.9%

Graduation Rate

1,527

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

Engineering (Civil)HistoryEconomics & BusinessBiologyInternational StudiesComputer Science

Application requirements

Regular Deadline

February 1

Early Deadline

November 15 (Early Decision)

Common App

Yes

Test Policy

Test Optional

Essays Required

1

Letters of Rec

2

Application Fee

$40

Interview

Not required

Essays: Personal statement required; additional essay on why VMI may be required

Note: Physical fitness assessment required; medical examination required for admission; candidates must be unmarried and without dependents

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$63,545

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$77,369

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

79%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Civil Engineering.$61,547$76,99160
International Relations and National Security Studies.$44,429$72,70054
Psychology, General.$44,163$75,05938
Economics.$46,046$76,29637
History.$42,543$72,63036
Biology, General.$43,797$71,54732
Mechanical Engineering.$47,837$76,90928
Computer Science.$58,225$94,39725

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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