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
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.
Getting there
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.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering. | $61,547 | $76,991 | 60 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $44,429 | $72,700 | 54 |
| Psychology, General. | $44,163 | $75,059 | 38 |
| Economics. | $46,046 | $76,296 | 37 |
| History. | $42,543 | $72,630 | 36 |
| Biology, General. | $43,797 | $71,547 | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $47,837 | $76,909 | 28 |
| Computer Science. | $58,225 | $94,397 | 25 |
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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