Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Virginia Military Institute's yield is 10 pts higher than Southwest Minnesota State's
Yield rate - 2
Southwest Minnesota State admits 62% vs. 71% at Virginia Military Institute
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Virginia Military InstituteAccessiblefrom VirginiaSelectivefrom other states
- Southwest Minnesota StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Virginia Military InstituteTest-blind
- Southwest Minnesota StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Virginia Military Institute
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 43% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Southwest Minnesota State
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Virginia Military Institute | Southwest Minnesota State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why