Virginia Military Institute Acceptance Rate
Lexington, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,171
- Admitted
- 957
- Yield
- 49%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate has risen from 44.4% in 2014–15 to 81.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,036 to 1,171 (-42%) over that period.
Its 81.7% rate makes Virginia Military Institute more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (77% for women vs 82.8% for men, a 5.8-point gap). Virginia Military Institute has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 49% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,036 | 904 | 44.4% | 464 |
| 2015–16 | 1,779 | 940 | 52.8% | 453 |
| 2016–17 | 1,843 | 939 | 50.9% | 472 |
| 2017–18 | 1,718 | 913 | 53.1% | 447 |
| 2018–19 | 1,768 | 907 | 51.3% | 475 |
| 2019–20 | 1,515 | 902 | 59.5% | 482 |
| 2020–21 | 1,543 | 924 | 59.9% | 482 |
| 2021–22 | 1,549 | 990 | 63.9% | 461 |
| 2022–23 | 1,192 | 847 | 71.1% | 358 |
| 2023–24 | 1,171 | 957 | 81.7% | 469 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 204 | 157 | 77% |
| Men | 966 | 800 | 82.8% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–640 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 510–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 9% |
How Virginia Military Institute compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate?
Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate is 81.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (957 admitted of 1,171 applicants).
Is Virginia Military Institute test optional?
Virginia Military Institute is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Virginia Military Institute?
Virginia Military Institute received 1,171 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 957.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Military Institute?
Admitted students at Virginia Military Institute typically scored 530–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Virginia Military Institute getting harder to get into?
Virginia Military Institute has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 44.4% in 2014–15 to 81.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.vmi.edu/.