Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Virginia Military Institute is 71%. Last year, 1,192 students applied to Virginia Military Institute and 847 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Virginia Military Institute, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the application fee is $40.

Students who submit their applications to Virginia Military Institute for the fall semester should hear back from Virginia Military Institute by March 1.

Virginia Military Institute Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Virginia Military Institute's admissions stats.

Virginia Military Institute 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12.6%
Mean SAT Score	1215
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	16.8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5.6%
Waitlist	Yes

Virginia Military Institute Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Virginia Military Institute.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 1

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Considering Applying Early to Virginia Military Institute?

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Virginia Military Institute offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Virginia Military Institute is 82%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 71%. In 2022, Virginia Military Institute admitted 213 of the 261 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Virginia Military Institute Admissions

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Transferring to Virginia Military Institute

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Virginia Military Institute?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Virginia Military Institute

Curious about the factors that are considered by Virginia Military Institute during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
State Residency	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Virginia Military Institute for more information on admission factors.

Virginia Military Institute Application Requirements

To apply to Virginia Military Institute, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Virginia Military Institute's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Other Requirements	–	√	–	statement of good standing from prior institution
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Virginia Military Institute?

Students admitted to Virginia Military Institute have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 57.5% submitted a class rank. At Virginia Military Institute 12.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 34.5% were in the top 25% and 76.7% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Virginia Military Institute, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	24.7%
3.75 and 3.99	19%
3.50 and 3.74	25.2%
3.25 and 3.49	17.3%
3.00 and 3.24	10.2%
2.50 and 2.9	2.8%
2.00 and 2.49	0.9%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Virginia Military Institute directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Virginia Military Institute is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 16.8% of Virginia Military Institute's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5.6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Virginia Military Institute?

To be competitive with other Virginia Military Institute applicants, you should strive to score between 1120 and 1270 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Virginia Military Institute 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1270 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Virginia Military Institute student is 1215.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Virginia Military Institute students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Virginia Military Institute students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Virginia Military Institute, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Virginia Military Institute's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Virginia Military Institute students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Virginia Military Institute

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Virginia Military Institute.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Virginia Military Institute during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Virginia Military Institute Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Virginia Military Institute?

❌ Students who are admitted to Virginia Military Institute must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Virginia Military Institute accept transfer credits?

✅ Virginia Military Institute accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Virginia Military Institute accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Virginia Military Institute accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Virginia Military Institute?

❌ No, Virginia Military Institute is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate?

✅ Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate is 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Virginia Military Institute?

✅ Virginia Military Institute's early decision acceptance rate was 82% in 2021.

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