Virginia Military Institute

    Lexington, VA · Public · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1050–1270
    Median ~1160
    Acceptance rate
    71%
    Enrollment
    1,527
    ACT middle 50%
    24–31

    What the numbers say about VMI

    • The reported middle 50% spans 220 points, from 1050 to 1270. A planning score near or above 1310 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 600 Reading and Writing and 590 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 71% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 76% completion rate and $77,369 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1160 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $21,046
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $52,638
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $77,369
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    76%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1050 and 1270. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1310 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1270 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1160 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1050 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to VMI's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Florida International UniversityMiami, FL1070–126055%
    Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI1060–127081%
    Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN1080–126086%
    University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI1020–128072%
    Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC1080–127082%
    Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL1030–130073%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for VMI?

    Virginia Military Institute's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1050–1270, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1310 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is VMI's acceptance rate?

    Virginia Military Institute's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 71%.

    How much does it cost to attend VMI?

    In-state tuition is approximately $21,046 and out-of-state is approximately $52,638. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is VMI test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Virginia Military Institute's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.vmi.edu

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