Virginia Military Institute: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2593 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #735 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #672 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 2 | In Lexington |
| #461 of 1,114 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,527
- Male:Female Ratio
- 85:15
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- vmi.edu
Virginia Military Institute Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Virginia Military Institute has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 73% | 67% |
| Applicants | 2,066 | 1,590 | 476 |
| Admissions | 1,472 | 1,153 | 319 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 467 | 385 | 82 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Virginia Military Institute are 1050-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Virginia Military Institute are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1056 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 161 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 118 (8%) |
| Asian | 72 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 57 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $23,821
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,368 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,368 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,960 |
| Fee in-district | $10,678 |
| Fee in-state | $10,678 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,678 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,310 |
| Room charge | $3,386 |
| Meal charge | $7,924 |
Virginia Military Institute majors
Virginia Military Institute has granted 390 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia Military Institute.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 55 |
| Economics, General | 46 |
| History, General | 44 |
| Psychology, General | 43 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 18 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Grand Total | 390 |
Virginia Military Institute has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 77% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Virginia Military Institute has published 1,873 scientific papers with 25,533 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Biology, Law, Chemistry, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 59 |
| 1994 | 14 | 159 |
| 1995 | 9 | 65 |
| 1996 | 12 | 73 |
| 1997 | 12 | 73 |
| 1998 | 17 | 98 |
| 1999 | 11 | 119 |
| 2000 | 27 | 169 |
| 2001 | 18 | 141 |
| 2002 | 28 | 221 |
| 2003 | 27 | 212 |
| 2004 | 19 | 284 |
| 2005 | 36 | 395 |
| 2006 | 30 | 367 |
| 2007 | 53 | 370 |
| 2008 | 41 | 458 |
| 2009 | 59 | 492 |
| 2010 | 52 | 581 |
| 2011 | 46 | 908 |
| 2012 | 51 | 929 |
| 2013 | 52 | 954 |
| 2014 | 58 | 1183 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1121 |
| 2016 | 62 | 1097 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1085 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1243 |
| 2019 | 120 | 1545 |
| 2020 | 141 | 1719 |
| 2021 | 95 | 1683 |
| 2022 | 107 | 1786 |
| 2023 | 89 | 1916 |
| 2024 | 107 | 1879 |
| 2025 | 74 | 1681 |
Virginia Military Institute alumni
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Mel Brooks
- Occupations
- cinematographerlyricistfilm producertelevision producerfilm director
- Biography
-
Melvin James Brooks is an American actor, filmmaker, comedian, and songwriter. With a career spanning over seven decades, he is known as a writer and director of a variety of successful broad farces and parodies. A recipient of numerous accolades, he is one of 28 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. He received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2009, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2010, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2013, a British Film Institute Fellowship in 2015, a National Medal of Arts in 2016, a BAFTA Fellowship in 2017, and an Honorary Academy Award in 2024.
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George S. Patton
- Occupations
- autobiographermilitary personnelarmy officerswimmer
- Biography
-
George Smith Patton Jr. was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, then the Third Army in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.
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Zachary Taylor
- Occupations
- army officerstatesperson
- Biography
-
Zachary Taylor was an American military officer and politician who was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero for his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was to preserve the Union. He died 16 months into his term from a stomach disease. Taylor had the third-shortest presidential term in U.S. history.
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Fred Willard
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorfilm actorvoice actortelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Frederic Charles Willard was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also appeared in supporting roles in the comedy films Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), American Wedding (2003), and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). On television, Willard received several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the sitcoms Everybody Loves Raymond and Modern Family.
General info
| Alternative names | VMI |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Motto | Consilio et Animis By wisdom and courage |
| Colors | red, yellow, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 645 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | VMI Parade, Lexington, VA, 24450-0304 Lexington, Virginia, 24450-0304 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 5404647207 |
| Fax | +1 (540) 464 7746 |