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Virginia Military Institute

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Lexington, VA

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Virginia Military Institute, in Lexington, VA, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,527 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 71% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $94,397/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing is mandatory here.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range1050–1270
ACT range24–31
Undergrads1,527
Yield (admits who enroll)42%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$34,824
4-year grad rate79%
Median earnings, 10yr out$77,369

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans59%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out84%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$71,547/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$94,397/yr
Engineering
Civil Engineering$76,991/yr
Mechanical Engineering$76,909/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$73,971/yr
History
History$72,630/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics$74,740/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$75,059/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$76,296/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$72,700/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity1,751
Typical room charge$3,196
Typical board charge$7,478

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate?

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Virginia Military Institute?

Admitted students at Virginia Military Institute typically score between 1050–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Virginia Military Institute?

Admitted students at Virginia Military Institute typically score between 24–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?

Virginia Military Institute's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,824 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Virginia Military Institute?

Virginia Military Institute's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Virginia Military Institute require students to live on campus?

Yes -- Virginia Military Institute requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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