Virginia Military Institute
VMI
Lexington, Virginia 24450-0304
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1183
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The organizers of the planned school formed a board of visitors, which included Preston, and the board selected Claudius Crozet as their first president.
- •Preston was also tasked with hiring VMI's first superintendent.
- •Preston successfully recruited Smith, and convinced him to become the first superintendent and Professor of Tactics.
Source: Wikipedia
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