Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Virginia Military Institute admits about 7 in 10 applicants (71%). That puts it in the "Accessible in-state, Selective out of state" tier, more selective than 61% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 67%, men at 73%.
Where applicants live
Virginia applicants were admitted at 83%, applicants from other states at 76%, and international applicants at 18%.
Of those admitted, 37% from Virginia enrolled, against 18% from other states and 32% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
32% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 55 offered a place, 27 accepted, 6 admitted (22% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 74% admitted
225 of 305 early applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
No early action plan.
Where you stand
How Virginia Military Institute reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 43% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Of the 52% whose high school reported a rank, 9% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of math and foreign language (3 of each required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Important | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
51% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 71% of first-year applicants
107 applied · 55 admitted · 29 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by February 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by February 1 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting November 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; doesn't accept the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3 / 3) | 3 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 3 | 4 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| Academic electives | – | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 20 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Started requiring an English proficiency test in fall 2024; Started requiring high school GPA in fall 2024; Started requiring recommendations in fall 2024; Started requiring the high school record in fall 2024; Stopped requiring an essay (still considered) in fall 2024.
Recent change: Became test-blind, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.60
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.025%
- 3.75–3.9918%
- 3.50–3.7418%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.2412%
- below 3.015%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 25.1% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 18.1% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 18.3% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 11.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 12.3% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 12.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 2.5% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
9% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 31% in the top quarter, of the 52% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1160 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Virginia Military Institute Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)