Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering
Virginia Military Institute is a public institution in Lexington with particular strength in engineering and psychology. With an average SAT of 1183, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $77,369 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,849.
Established
1839
Motto
Latin: In Pace Decus, In Bello PraesidiumLatin: Consilio et Animis
Mascot
Moe the Kangaroo
Type
Public senior military college
Conference
Southern Conference (SoCon) for almost all sports
Division
Division I
82%Acceptance
1183SAT Avg
1,560Students
10:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$77,369Earnings 10yr
$18,849Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate81.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1183
Reading & WritingMid: 600
530640
MathMid: 590
510620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 25
2228
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$20,484
Tuition (out-of-state)$51,186
Room & Board$10,990
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$33,738
Average Net Price$18,849
Median Debt at Graduation$22,996
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$3,152
$30–48K$5,980
$48–75K$10,551
$75–110K$16,055
$110K+$25,359
Programs (16)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,560
Gender Split
13% / 87%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
Race & Ethnicity
White 72%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate81.8%
Freshman Retention84.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$63,545
8 Years$78,129
10 Years$77,369
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia