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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
81.73%	1,170

Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate is 81.73% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,171 students applied and 957 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into VMI.

VMI's acceptance rate places 19th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,170 and the ACT score is 25 at VMI. VMI's SAT score ranks 17th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to VMI, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Virginia Military Institute is 81.73% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 49.01%. 966 men and 204 women applied to VMI and 800 men and 157 women students were accepted.

Among them, 401 men and 68 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VMI.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at VMI
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,171	966	204	0	1
Admitted	957	800	157	0	0
Enrolled	469	401	68	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.73%	82.82%	76.96%	-	0.00%
Yield	49.01%	50.13%	43.31%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia Military Institute 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 115 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 42 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VMI.

The median SAT score is 1,170 with 590 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 620 and 25^th percentile is 510 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at VMI. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia Military Institute are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,166, ACT: 26 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at VMI
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1040	1170	1260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	590	640
SAT Math	510	580	620
ACT Composite	22	25	28
ACT Math	21	23	28
ACT English	23	25	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia Military Institute 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit Completion of College Preparatory Program and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at VMI. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Virginia Military Institute.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

VMI Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to VMI.

Admission Information for Applying to VMI
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Online Application	www.vmi.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor

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