Virginia Military Institute

www.vmi.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,368
    2.9% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,825
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    71.2%
    2,066 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,527
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    76.2%
    346 Graduates

    About

    Virginia Military Institute is a higher education institution located in Lexington City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Virginia Military Institute were International Relations & Affairs (55 degrees awarded), General Economics (46 degrees), and General History (45 degrees).

    In 2024, 403 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia Military Institute. 12.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 87.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (309 degrees), 11.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Military Institute is $10,368, which is $−17,810 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Military Institute is $10,368, which is $17,810 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,825.

    In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Virginia Military Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,368
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Military Institute was $10,368. The cost of tuition at Virginia Military Institute is $−17,810 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $18,825
    2024 Value
    9.26%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Virginia Military Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,825. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Virginia Military Institute grew by 9.26%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,990
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia Military Institute was of $10,990 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.96% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    68% of undergraduate students at Virginia Military Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.23% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Virginia Military Institute received 2,066 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 76.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,066 applicants, 1,472 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,527 students enrolled at Virginia Military Institute in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Virginia Military Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 31.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    71.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,472
    Accepted Out of 2,066

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Virginia Military Institute was 71.2% (1,472 admissions from 2,066 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 76.4%, while admissions grew by 53.8%.

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    SAT Scores

    4%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    19
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    4% of enrolled first-time students at Virginia Military Institute in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Virginia Military Institute had a total enrollment of 1,527 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Military Institute is 1,527 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Virginia Military Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Virginia Military Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.2% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Black or African American, 4.72% Asian, 3.73% Two or More Races, 0.589% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Virginia Military Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (61.3%), followed by White Female (9.17%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Virginia Military Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,527 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Military Institute is 1,527 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Virginia Military Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    81%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Military Institute was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Virginia Military Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,056 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      161 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      118 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Virginia Military Institute is 69.2% White, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Black or African American, 4.72% Asian, 3.73% Two or More Races, 0.589% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17 students (1.11%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 299 fewer women than men received degrees from Virginia Military Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia Military Institute is white (309 degrees awarded). There were 11.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Virginia Military Institute is International Relations & Affairs (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Economics (46 degrees) and General History (45 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia Military Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (45 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), and Social Sciences (101 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Military Institute are Other managers (635,812 people), Software developers (557,513 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (529,976 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (376,778 people), and Civil engineers (317,736 people).

    The most specialized majors at Virginia Military Institute in 2024 are History (45 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Social Sciences (101 degrees), English (24 degrees), and Engineering (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Military Institute are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Podiatrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Virginia Military Institute are History (45 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Social Sciences (101 degrees), English (24 degrees), and Engineering (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Military Institute are Elementary & secondary schools (773,629 people), Computer Systems Design (732,232 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (626,682 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (510,031 people), and Legal services (427,491 people).

    The most specialized majors at Virginia Military Institute are History (45 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Social Sciences (101 degrees), English (24 degrees), and Engineering (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia Military Institute.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. International Relations & Affairs
      55 degrees awarded
    2. General Economics
      46 degrees awarded
    3. General History
      45 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Virginia Military Institute was International Relations & Affairs with 55 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    351
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    52
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Military Institute, which is 6.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (52).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Military Institute in International Relations & Affairs, which is 5.88 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Military Institute in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.364 times less than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    65%
    100% Completion Time
    77%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 65% of students graduating from Virginia Military Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      309 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      25 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia Military Institute is white (309 degrees awarded). There were 11.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      318 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      301 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      300 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia Military Institute is white male (318 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (301 degrees).

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    Operations

    Virginia Military Institute has an endowment valued at nearly $788M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.61M (0.332%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, Virginia Military Institute had a total salary expenditure of 119M. Virginia Military Institute employs 64 Professors, 47 Assistant professors and 28 Associate professors. Most academics at Virginia Military Institute are Male Professor (48), Male Assistant professor (29), and Female Assistant professor (18).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Military Institute are: Office and Administrative Support, with 81 employees, Management, with 75 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

    Endowment

    $788M
    2024 Endowment
    10%
    growth from 2023

    Virginia Military Institute has an endowment valued at about $788M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Virginia Military Institute grew 10% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $738M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $38.3M
    2024 Salaries
    6.28%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Virginia Military Institute paid a median of $38.3M in salaries, which represents 32.2% of their overall expenditure ($119M) and a 6.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.76% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.4% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $16.7M
    Instructional Salaries
    153
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Virginia Military Institute paid a total of $16.7M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Military Institute were Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees, Management with 75 employees, and Service with 65 employees.

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