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Virginia Military Institute or the VMI, as it is otherwise known as, was established in 1839 in rural Lexington, Virginia. This public institute is the oldest state-supported military college as well as one of the senior military colleges in the U.S. The college campus covers an area of approximately 137 acres and as many as 1,300 students enroll every year. VMI offers it students a spartan lifestyle, replete with a physically demanding environment and strict military discipline.
VMI offers undergraduate degrees in the fields of engineering, science, humanities and liberal arts. The U.S. News and World Reports ranked the institute as the third best public liberal arts college in the nation.
The athletics teams of the college are called the Keydets and they compete in NCAA division I level. The school has men’s and women’s sports teams involved in swimming, wrestling and cross-country. They are members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic, Southern and Big South Conferences.
Lexington, VA is home to Virginia Military Institute. Lexington is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Virginia Military Institute go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, engineering, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 620.
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 1,378 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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
http://www.vmi.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 152 | history, international relations, economics, foreign language and literature, English |
| Engineering | 75 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Military Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 280 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Virginia Military Institute had a total enrollment of 1,378 students (1,560 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 91% |
| Women | 9% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 60% |
| California | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Virginia Military Institute offers campus housing for 1,407 of its 1,560 (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 | 1,721 | 905 | 53% | 446 | 49% |
| Men | 1,552 | 808 | 52% | 407 | 50% |
| Women | 169 | 97 | 57% | 39 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,556 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,454 |
| Room and board | $ 6,444 |
| Room charge | $ 1,956 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,488 |
| Books and supplies | $ 775 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Military Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 375300)
Virginia Military Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $85,976 | 9 | $73,887 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,955 | 4 | $63,533 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $58,514 | 8 | $56,110 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,509 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 97 | $75,658 | 22 | $64,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 151 | 25 | 176 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Track | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 16 | 43 |
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
Applied Mathematics
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 4% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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