At a glance
Average net price
$17,113
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
76.2%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
1,527
In-state tuition
$21,046
Out-of-state tuition
$52,638
Cost of attendance
$34,824
Median earnings (10y)
$77,369
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,244
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 81.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
10 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (44%), social sciences (37%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM44%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences37%
- Social sciences25.9%~395 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering21.5%~329 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History11.3%~172 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology11.0%~168 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.7%~102 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English5.9%~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics4.6%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
14 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 101 | $39,302 | $21,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 99 | $47,030 | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 93 | $41,118 | $23,250 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 78 | $39,325 | $19,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 73 | $38,487 | $19,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | $38,712 | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 49 | $41,215 | $19,971 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 42 | $43,367 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | $39,671 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | $39,025 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 22 | $39,105 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute is a mid-sized institution located in Lexington, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,527 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Engineering, History.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Virginia Military Institute — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,113 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $21,046 for in-state students and $52,638 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,824 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 76.2%, a strong completion outcome. 81.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $77,369 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Virginia Military Institute confers degrees and certificates across 10 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Engineering, History. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (44% of credentials), social sciences (37% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Virginia Military Institute accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,244. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Lexington, Virginia (town), Virginia Military Institute draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Military Institute
Q.How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?
The average net price at Virginia Military Institute is $17,113 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,824.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute has a 6-year graduation rate of 76.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Virginia Military Institute graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Virginia Military Institute graduate earns $77,369 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Virginia Military Institute?
Published tuition is $21,046 in-state and $52,638 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Virginia Military Institute located?
Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, Virginia (ZIP 24450).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Virginia Military Institute at their official website.