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Lexington, Virginia is home to Virginia Military Institute. Lexington is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Virginia Military Institute go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, science, engineering, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 50% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Virginia Military Institute maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Virginia Military Institute is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 1,369 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Virginia Military Institute are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Virginia Military Institute offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Virginia Military Institute values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
General Phone: (540) 464-7207
Admissions Phone: (540) 464-7211
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 464-7208
http://www.vmi.edu
Virginia Military Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 160 | history, economics, international relations, English, foreign language and literature |
| Engineering | 60 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Science | 38 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Military Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 299 | 14 |
In 2005, Virginia Military Institute had a total enrollment of 1,369 students (1,369 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 88% |
| Women | 12% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 53% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Virginia Military Institute offers campus housing for 1,389 of its 1,369 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lexington, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,811 | 913 | 50% | 391 | 43% |
| Men | 1,554 | 785 | 51% | 343 | 44% |
| Women | 257 | 128 | 50% | 48 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 464-7211
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,666 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,866 |
| Room and board | $ 5,666 |
| Room charge | $ 1,752 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,914 |
| Books and supplies | $ 775 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Military Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 375300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 464-7208
Virginia Military Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $79,244 | 6 | $66,863 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $64,250 | 3 | $56,819 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $52,390 | 7 | $49,532 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,708 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $70,105 | 16 | $57,397 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 22 | 182 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Basketball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 11 | 50 |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Military Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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