Key differences on Getting in
- 1
SUNY Maritime's SAT midpoint is 46 points higher than Virginia Military Institute's
SAT midpoint - 2
Virginia Military Institute's yield is 2 pts higher than SUNY Maritime's
Yield rate - 3
Virginia Military Institute admits 71% vs. 72% at SUNY Maritime
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
- SUNY MaritimeSelective
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 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Virginia Military InstituteTest-blind
- SUNY MaritimeTest-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.
SUNY Maritime
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Virginia Military Institute | SUNY Maritime |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Not 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 | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not 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