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Virginia Military Institute
  • 4 Year
  • LEXINGTON, VA
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Virginia Military Institute

#3 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C minus
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      C minus
    10. Campus Food
      D
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B
    VMI is a highly rated public college located in Lexington, Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,698 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the VMI acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include International Relations, Civil Engineering, and Economics. Graduating 85% of students, VMI alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,400.
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    LEXINGTON, VA 24450
    About VMI...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Big South Conference
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    VMI Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    60%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1070-1260
    ACT Range
    22-28
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,969 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,961 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • International Relations
      56 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      52 Graduates
    • Economics
      48 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      41 Graduates
    • Psychology
      39 Graduates
    • Biology
      36 Graduates
    • History
      33 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      25 Graduates
    • English
      21 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      18 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,698 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    28%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $65,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    85%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%
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