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Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute
319 Letcher Avenue
Lexington, VA 24450


Fax number: (540) 464-7746
Website: https://www.vmi.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 540 767-4207 4207
800 767-4207 4207 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
Application fee: $40
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 261
Number of early decision applications accepted: 213 (82%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.67
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 58%
Average SAT I: 614 verbal, 600 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1120 - 1270
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 17%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 6%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,192
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 847
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 33%
Admission may be deferred: no

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