Virginia Military Institute: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2512 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #703 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #645 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 2 | In Lexington |
| #398 of 1,139 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,512
- Male:Female Ratio
- 86:14
- 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% | 65% |
| Applicants | 1,192 | 979 | 210 |
| Admissions | 847 | 710 | 136 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 358 | 306 | 52 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1105
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Virginia Military Institute are 1105-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Virginia Military Institute are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1120 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 124 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 102 (7%) |
| Asian | 73 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 49 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
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
- $19,111
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,782 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,782 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,590 |
| Fee in-district | $10,132 |
| Fee in-state | $10,132 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,132 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,674 |
| Room charge | $3,196 |
| Meal charge | $7,478 |
Virginia Military Institute majors
Virginia Military Institute has granted 384 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia Military Institute.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | 57 |
| Economics, General | 43 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 42 |
| Psychology, General | 39 |
| History, General | 33 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 17 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 14 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Grand Total | 384 |
Virginia Military Institute has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 76% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Virginia Military Institute has published 1,561 scientific papers with 17,099 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Biology, Law, Chemistry, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 44 |
| 1992 | 9 | 38 |
| 1993 | 8 | 49 |
| 1994 | 14 | 136 |
| 1995 | 9 | 49 |
| 1996 | 11 | 48 |
| 1997 | 11 | 57 |
| 1998 | 17 | 78 |
| 1999 | 9 | 101 |
| 2000 | 27 | 149 |
| 2001 | 18 | 115 |
| 2002 | 26 | 142 |
| 2003 | 28 | 156 |
| 2004 | 20 | 215 |
| 2005 | 32 | 277 |
| 2006 | 29 | 271 |
| 2007 | 46 | 298 |
| 2008 | 43 | 365 |
| 2009 | 56 | 371 |
| 2010 | 40 | 502 |
| 2011 | 45 | 685 |
| 2012 | 47 | 756 |
| 2013 | 50 | 812 |
| 2014 | 53 | 955 |
| 2015 | 58 | 923 |
| 2016 | 57 | 920 |
| 2017 | 67 | 816 |
| 2018 | 69 | 987 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1037 |
| 2020 | 114 | 1159 |
| 2021 | 90 | 1220 |
| 2022 | 97 | 1321 |
| 2023 | 80 | 1371 |
Virginia Military Institute alumni
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George S. Patton
- Occupations
- autobiographerswimmermilitary officer
- Biography
-
George Smith Patton Jr. was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, and the Third United States Army in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.
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Mel Brooks
- Occupations
- actorwriterlibrettisttheatrical producervoice actor
- Biography
-
Melvin James Brooks is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, songwriter, and playwright. 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 19 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. 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 the Honorary Academy Award in 2024.
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Zachary Taylor
- Occupations
- statesperson
- Biography
-
Zachary Taylor was an American military leader who served as the 12th president of the United States 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.
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Fred Willard
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorcomedianactortelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Frederic Charles Willard was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his work with Christopher Guest in This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016), and for playing Ed Harken in the Anchorman films. He also appeared in films like Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), American Wedding (2003) and WALL-E (2008). He received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for playing Frank Dunphy on the sitcom 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 | 601 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | VMI Parade Lexington, Virginia, 24450-0304 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 5404647207 |
| Fax | +1 (540) 464 7746 |