VMI Description
At Virginia Military Institute (VMI), cadets may earn a high quality undergraduate education in a military setting that fosters the highest levels of physical and intellectual discipline.
Located in Lexington, Virginia, VMI gives its cadets a comprehensive military experience as they live in barracks, eat in a mess hall and undergo rigorous physical training.
Academics at VMI include programs in engineering, the arts and sciences. Since VMI upholds the highest standards, nearly 100% of the faculty hold doctorates in their field.
In addition to mandatory ROTC training, which is offered for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, a cadet band, a formalized cadet government and military, religious and even a few performing arts clubs are part of the student life at VMI as well, with excellence a cornerstone of even the most recreational of activities.
Admission to VMI is competitive and financial aid is offered to students who have a financial need and demonstrate exceptional academic, physical and professional performance.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Keydets
Nickname
VMI
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$11,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,738
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
1,500
VMI Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,428
- Freshman Class
- 488
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,500
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 95%
- Graduate
- 5%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 53%
- Out-of-State
- 47%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 11%
- Men
- 89%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 85%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 3%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 53%
- North Carolina
- 5%
- Maryland
- 4%
- Pennsylvania
- 3%
- Florida
- 3%
- Other
- 32%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
