Virginia Military Institute: Review & Facts

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Virginia Military Institute is a small four-year, public school with 1,515 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1839 and is one of the 2 schools located in Lexington, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree is available at Virginia Military Institute.

Majors
Offered

14

VMI implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, and History. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Virginia Military Institute is high at 82% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

82%

Good

The graduation rate at Virginia Military Institute is very good - 86%. Around 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at VMI is good - 10:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $39,600 annually. The additional fees at VMI beyond tuition are around $10,200, which makes it a total of $49,800 a year.

Read the details about VMI additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

71%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 1,192 applications were submitted and 847 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

Virginia Military Institute will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Virginia Military Institute in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,200

Low

VMI provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Virginia Military Institute, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

VMI provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $3,200 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at VMI. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, VMI appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Virginia Military Institute Location and Address

Postal Address:
Virginia Military Institute
VMI Parade
Lexington, Virginia
24450-0304, USA