Virginia Military Institute Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Virginia Military Institute is a public four-year university in Lexington, Virginia, enrolling about 1,527 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.25% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $77,369 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $21,046
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,113 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.25% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,527 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 15.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1244
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,569
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,171
- Room & Board: $11,310 annual estimate
Virginia Military Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Virginia Military Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, VA (ZIP 24450-0304).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Virginia Military Institute public or private?
Virginia Military Institute is a Public institution.
How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?
Published tuition: $21,046 in-state, $52,638 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $17,113.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,697 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,246 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,162 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,385 |
| $110,001+ | $23,434 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $84,184.
How hard is it to get into Virginia Military Institute?
Admission rate: 71.25%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1244 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Virginia Military Institute?
Total enrollment: 1,527 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,569 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Military Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 76.21%.
First-year retention: 81.0%.
What do graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn?
Median earnings: $63,545 six years after entry; $77,369 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,996.
16.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Virginia Military Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- International Relations and Affairs (55 completions)
- Economics, General (46 completions)
- History, General (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (43 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (40 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (33 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (30 completions)
- Computer Science (26 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (24 completions)
- Applied Mathematics, General (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Virginia Military Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.25%; completion rate 76.21%; median earnings $77,369 at 10 years; net price $17,113. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$21,046
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Military Institute was $21,046.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,113
2024 Value
In 2024 Virginia Military Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,113.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$68,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,113 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$84,184 4-Year In-State Tuition
$210,552 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,310 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$33,556 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$134,224 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Virginia Military Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Virginia Military Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Virginia Military Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,404 | $35,392 | $17,802 |
| 2014 | $15,518 | $37,574 | $17,296 |
| 2015 | $16,536 | $39,550 | $17,687 |
| 2016 | $17,492 | $41,801 | $18,785 |
| 2017 | $18,214 | $43,902 | $19,905 |
| 2018 | $18,862 | $45,706 | $19,129 |
| 2019 | $19,118 | $45,962 | $17,804 |
| 2020 | $19,210 | $47,220 | $22,025 |
| 2021 | $19,670 | $48,324 | $21,325 |
| 2022 | $19,914 | $49,722 | $21,215 |
| 2023 | $20,484 | $51,186 | $18,849 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.25% Acceptance Rate
1,171 Total Applicants
957 Students Admitted
469 First-Time Students Enrolled
49.01% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1244
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Virginia Military Institute reported total enrollment of about 1,527 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 86% male and 14% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%), and Black or African American (7.7%). About 16.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 15.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Virginia Military Institute in 2024 is 1,527 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,569 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
68.06% 100% Completion Time
76.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 68.06% of students graduating from Virginia Military Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- International Relations and Affairs: 85% male / 15% female
- Economics, General: 93% male / 7% female
- History, General: 96% male / 4% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Virginia Military Institute.
Return on Investment
$22,996 Median Student Debt
$77,369 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1030.27% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Virginia Military Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. International Relations and Affairs: 55 completions
2. Economics, General: 46 completions
3. History, General: 45 completions
4. Psychology, General: 43 completions
5. Civil Engineering, General: 40 completions
6. Mechanical Engineering: 33 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 30 completions
8. Computer Science: 26 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Virginia Military Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Virginia Military Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Virginia Military Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,070
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $21,289
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Virginia Military Institute is a public institution located in Lexington, VA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were International Relations and Affairs, Economics, General, History, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,527 students. Student body composition includes White (69.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%), Black or African American (7.7%). The admission rate is 71.25%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1244. The 150%-time completion rate is 76.21%. Approximately 16.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 15.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Virginia Military Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Virginia Military Institute located?
Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, VA.
What is Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Virginia Military Institute is 71.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,171 applicants and 957 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $21,046 and average net price is $17,113 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,310 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,569 students, White (69.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Virginia Military Institute?
About 15.2% of students at Virginia Military Institute are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Virginia Military Institute?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Virginia Military Institute reports midpoint SAT about 1244 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn?
Median earnings are $63,545 six years after entry and $77,369 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Military Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 76.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Virginia Military Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,996.
Is Virginia Military Institute public or private?
Virginia Military Institute is a public institution located in Lexington, VA.
Is Virginia Military Institute an HBCU?
No. Virginia Military Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Virginia Military Institute a tribal college?
No. Virginia Military Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.