Virginia Military Institute, VA
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Virginia Military Institute Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity56
Retention74
Graduation64
Earnings64
Diversity24
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Virginia Military Institute
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Engineering26%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
History7%
Mathematics and Statistics5%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences28%
Admissions
Getting into Virginia Military Institute
51%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
610
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Virginia Military Institute
$19K
In-State Tuition
$46K
Out-of-State Tuition
$31K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Virginia Military Institute
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$229
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 48% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Virginia Military Institute
89%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 64% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 77% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 77% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 60% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 86% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Virginia Military Institute
98%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 98% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 97% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $71K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $54K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $66K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Virginia Military Institute
1,685
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 13% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 87% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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