Virginia Military Institute Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.98%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
48.96%
Freshmen Enrollment
358
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,192 students have applied and 847 students have allowed to admit to Virginia Military Institute (Acceptance rate: 71.06%). VMI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 42.27 % where 358 students have finally enrolled out of 847 admitted students.
VMI acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as United States Naval Academy and United States Military Academy, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 30.98%).
VMI enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 63.98%).
How to Apply to Virginia Military Institute
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply VMI. VMI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/vmi |
| Veterans Tuition | www.vmi.edu/about/offices-a-z/financial-aid/types-of-aid/ |
| Athletic | www.vmi.edu/about/student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | www.vmi.edu/academics/support/disabilities-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at VMI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Virginia Military Institute is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,280). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute | 1,170 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,280 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Virginia Military Institute, 60 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 615 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 535 | 570 | 640 |
| Total | 1,105 | 1,185 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Virginia Military Institute, 20 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 27 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 27 |
VMI Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Virginia Military Institute. The school requires 2 items to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |