Virginia Military Institute
Acceptance
71%
Avg SAT
1244
In-State
$21,046
Grad Rate (4yr)
68%
Retention
81%
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.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$21,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,638
Room & Board
$11,310
Average Net Price
$17,113
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Federal Loans
59%
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 graduatesComputer Science
18 graduates
$94,397
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
42 graduates
$76,991
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
19 graduates
$76,909
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
50 graduates
$76,296
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
34 graduates
$75,059
4 yrs after graduation
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
16 graduates
$73,971
4 yrs after graduation
International Relations and National Security Studies
56 graduates
$72,700
4 yrs after graduation
History
44 graduates
$72,630
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
27 graduates
$71,547
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
15+ programsAnd 3 more programs available
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