Virginia Military Institute SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
VMI’s 71.7% admit rate means your strategy should focus on showing fit and readiness, not just chasing admission. If you choose to submit scores, aim for the top of the middle range, about a 1270 SAT or 31 ACT, and keep your GPA near or above the 3.59 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Virginia Military Institute facts and stats
Virginia Military Institute is a small public institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,527 in a small-town setting. VMI has an 81% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 76% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
Lexington, VA
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Key Virginia Military Institute application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because VMI is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes; for the November 15 Early Decision deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
VMI, a public Southern Conference school, lists in-state tuition at $10,368 and out-of-state tuition at $41,960. With an average merit award of $18,975 and 60% of students receiving aid, scholarships can help offset costs. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
At VMI, out-of-state tuition is $41,960, while in-state tuition is $10,368, with room and board adding $11,310. About 60% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $25,668. Merit awards average $18,975 for students who qualify. For context, graduates leave Virginia Military Institute with an average debt of $12,204.
Student life at Virginia Military Institute
100% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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