Virginia Military Institute
Acceptance
82%
Avg SAT
1183
In-State
$20,484
Grad Rate (4yr)
72%
Retention
84%
Earnings
$77,369
AI Overview
Virginia Military Institute combines engineering and technology programs with a disciplined military structure unlike any civilian college. Located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, VMI requires all cadets to wear uniforms, live in barracks, and follow the "Rat Line" system where first-years learn from upperclassmen. Students who succeed here embrace accountability, physical rigor, and tight-knit brotherhood—the Institute's 24/7 regimented lifestyle forges exceptional leaders who value structure and camaraderie over typical campus freedoms.
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$20,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,186
Room & Board
$10,990
Average Net Price
$18,849
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Federal Loans
60%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,996
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$77,369Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,996Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesMechanical Engineering
41 graduates
$73,138
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
52 graduates
$71,338
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
48 graduates
$70,038
4 yrs after graduation
International Relations and National Security Studies
56 graduates
$64,800
4 yrs after graduation
History
33 graduates
$64,539
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
36 graduates
$63,600
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
39 graduates
$60,540
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
21 graduates
$59,857
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
16+ programsAnd 4 more programs available
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