Virginia Military Institute

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Published: October 12, 2008

319 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450
540-464-7211 or 800-767-4207
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Affiliation - Public

Undergraduate enrollment – 1,428

Full-time faculty – 108

Annual costs* – $17,000; books, $775; uniforms required

Applications – $40 fee; due by Nov. 15 for early decision, with notification by Dec. 15; due by Feb. 1 for regular decision, with notification after Jan. 1. Total received 1,721; from Virginia 762, of which 376 were accepted and 250 enrolled.

Miscellaneous – 64 percent received financial aid, with $13,960 average value (’07); SAT mid-50 percent: 1060-1210; ACT accepted; average high school GPA 3.37

Most popular majors – International studies, economics/business, history and mechanical engineering.

Profile – VMI offers a unique college education in a military environment. About half its graduates enter the military; the remainder are prepared for civilian leadership positions.