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Overview

Founded in 1839, the Virginia Military Institute is a non-profit public liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Lexington (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Virginia Military Institute (VMI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 184-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VMI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Virginia Military Institute's Control Typepublic

Entity

Virginia Military Institute's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Virginia Military Institute' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Virginia Military Institute's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym VMI
Founded 1839
Motto Consilio et Animis
By wisdom and courage
Colours Red, yellow and white
Mascot Moe the Kangaroo
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Campus Location

Address 319 Letcher Avenue
Lexington
24450-0304 Virginia
United States
Virginia Military Institute Phone Number +1 (540) 464 7211
Virginia Military Institute Fax Number +1 (540) 464 7746

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Virginia Military Institute's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Virginia Military Institute's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Virginia Military Institute's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Virginia Military Institute.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Virginia Military Institute's admission information.

Virginia Military Institute's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Virginia Military Institute's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Virginia Military Institute a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is recommended
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Virginia Military Institute's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Virginia Military Institute's Admission Office Admission Office

Office of Admissions
Lexington
(540) 464 7211
800 767 4207

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Virginia Military Institute.

Virginia Military Institute's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Virginia Military Institute has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Virginia Military Institute's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Virginia Military Institute's Control Type Control Type

Virginia Military Institute is a public higher education institution.


Virginia Military Institute's Entity Type Entity Type

Virginia Military Institute is a non-profit higher education institution.


Virginia Military Institute's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Virginia Military Institute's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Virginia Military Institute's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Virginia Military Institute does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Virginia Military Institute's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Virginia Military Institute's main facilities:


Virginia Military Institute's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Virginia Military Institute's Library

Virginia Military Institute's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 208,496 physical volumes, 1,824 physical media, 156,929 digital/electronic media and 148 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Virginia Military Institute's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Virginia Military Institute's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Virginia Military Institute provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,751 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Virginia Military Institute's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Virginia Military Institute's main services:


Virginia Military Institute's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Virginia Military Institute's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Virginia Military Institute's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Virginia Military Institute's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Virginia Military Institute's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Virginia Military Institute's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Virginia Military Institute is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1926


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Virginia Military Institute's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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