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Virginia Military Institute

Virginia
#874 / #255
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#124
Most Desirable School
State-supported military college in Lexington, Virginia, USA

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About Virginia Military Institute

According to Wikipedia, The Virginia Military Institute is a public senior military college in Lexington, Virginia. It was founded in 1839 as America's first state military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States. In keeping with its founding principles and unlike any other senior military college in the United States, VMI enrolls cadets only and awards bachelor's degrees exclusively. The institute grants degrees in 14 disciplines in engineering, science, and the liberal arts.

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Virginia Military Institute Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
1,19271%77%120225

How Much Does Virginia Military Institute Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$9,782$10,132

How Much Do Virginia Military Institute Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Virginia Military Institute, then you can expect to earn an average of $65,200 per year.

Virginia Military Institute's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
1,7101,710

Where is Virginia Military Institute?

Virginia Military Institute is located at VMI Parade, Lexington VA 24450-0304

How Safe is Virginia Military Institute?

Virginia Military Institute has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Lexington has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Virginia Military Institute Known For?

Virginia Military Institute is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Virginia Military Institute's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

History
#481
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#496
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#170
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history Degrees
Political Science
#690
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#697
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#178
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political-science Degrees
Engineering
#975
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#997
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#185
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engineering Degrees
Mathematics
#874
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#942
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#220
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math Degrees
Literature
#841
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#899
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#285
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literature Degrees
Physics
#1430
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#1463
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#325
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physics Degrees
Biology
#1409
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#1440
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#347
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biology Degrees
Economics
#2031
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#2039
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#347
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economics Degrees
Sociology
#1223
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#1232
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#347
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sociology Degrees
Chemistry
#2035
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#2055
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#399
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chemistry Degrees
Computer Science
#1881
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#1888
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#406
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computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#1189
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#1207
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#464
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psychology Degrees

Who Are Virginia Military Institute's Most Influential Alumni?

Virginia Military Institute's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Earth Sciences, and Law. Here are some of Virginia Military Institute's most famous alumni:

Richard E. Byrd
Richard E. Byrd
An American naval officer, explorer .
George S. Patton
George S. Patton
A United States Army general .
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
An American actor, comedian and filmmaker .
Spencer C. Tucker
A Military historian.
William Mahone
William Mahone
An American civil war general and politician .
Chesty Puller
Chesty Puller
A United States Marine Corps general .
John E. Wool
John E. Wool
A Union United States Army general.
George C. Marshall
George C. Marshall
An American army officer and statesman .
Shu-Park Chan
An American engineer.
Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor
A President of the United States from 1849 to 1850.
Josiah Bunting III
Josiah Bunting III
A US Army officer.
Roland Lazenby
An American sportswriter.

Who Are Virginia Military Institute's Most Influential Faculty?