Virginia Military Institute
Liberal arts college · Lexington, VA · 1,527 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1050–1270
ACT (middle 50%)
24–31
Average net price
$15,585
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$35,706
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
72%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1050 and 1270 on the SAT. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1050, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–31.
The latest federal data says Virginia Military Institute is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Virginia Military Institute's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $35,706 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,585 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $51,958 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$21,366
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$51,958
- Room & board$11,650
- Total cost of attendance$35,706
- Average net price after grants$15,585
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, History, Biology.
Virginia Military Institute FAQ
- What is Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Virginia Military Institute?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1050–1270. Aim for 1270 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Virginia Military Institute?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–31.
- Is Virginia Military Institute test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Virginia Military Institute is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Virginia Military Institute's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?
- About $35,706 a year before aid; $15,585 on average after grants.
- What is Virginia Military Institute's FAFSA school code?
- 003753. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Virginia Military Institute receives your information.
- What is Virginia Military Institute's graduation rate?
- 72% of students finish within six years.
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