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ACT
23/28
SAT
1100/1280
Estimated Cost
$30,600
Financial Aid
$50,369
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Virginia Military Institute
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a state-supported military college in Lexington, Virginia, the oldest such institution in the United States. Unlike any other senior military college in the United States, and in keeping with its founding principles, VMI enrolls cadets only and awards baccalaureate degrees exclusively. VMI offers its students, all of whom are cadets, strict military discipline combined with a spartan, physically and academically demanding environment. The Institute grants degrees in 14 disciplines in engineering, the sciences, and the liberal arts.
Virginia Military Institute Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#351 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Virginia
#11 of 158
2024 Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#8 of 45
Most Popular Majors
Out of 10 majors categories at Virginia Military Institute, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Virginia Military Institute within four or six years.
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