Division I · Southern Conference
Virginia Military Institute · Rankings
Lexington, VA · Town · Public · Liberal arts college · the Keydets · Website ↗
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5
Top-ten finishes
among Division I schools
13
Top 10% finishes
of 61 lists
#1
Best standing
History · Division I
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Standouts
Lists where Virginia Military Institute sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division I schools.
#1Best for historyof 364 in Division I · #2 nationally11.3%#3Best for englishof 364 in Division I · #42 nationally5.9%#6Where the most students are athletesof 363 in Division I · #233 nationally27.5%#12Best for social sciencesof 364 in Division I · #29 nationally25.9%#12Lowest net price for families under $30kof 361 in Division I · #27 nationally$3,152#14Best for engineeringof 364 in Division I · #47 nationally21.5%#15Best for mathematics & statisticsof 364 in Division I · #35 nationally4.6%#30Best for physical sciencesof 364 in Division I · #138 nationally3.1%#33Smallest student–faculty ratiosof 366 in Division I · #132 nationally10:1#35Biggest discount from the stickerof 359 in Division I · #66 nationally74%#38Best for psychologyof 364 in Division I · #153 nationally11.0%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most athletic scholarship money | $6,789,574 | #212 of 360 | #219 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $13,385 | #225 of 360 | #233 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $20,033,879 | #269 of 360 | #274 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $20,033,879 | #274 of 360 | #279 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $61,465 | #283 of 360 | #342 of 1,052 | |
| Spending per athlete | $46,699 | #287 of 360 | #297 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $44,821 | #298 of 360 | #452 of 1,058 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $123,612 | #321 of 360 | #360 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $140,123 | #327 of 360 | #384 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $6,134 | #348 of 360 | #521 of 1,060 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 15% | #352 of 352 | #659 of 662 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $57,232 | #356 of 360 | #758 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 27.5% | #6 of 363 | #233 of 1,060 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 429 | #189 of 363 | #490 of 1,063 | |
| Most teams | 12 | #279 of 363 | #821 of 1,063 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 8.9 | #317 of 360 | #761 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 17% | #343 of 360 | #985 of 1,055 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 10:1 | #33 of 366 | #132 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 82% | #77 of 366 | #134 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 84% | #161 of 366 | #288 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,150 | #185 of 292 | #438 of 774 | |
| Most selective | 82% | #220 of 359 | #617 of 1,049 | |
| Most applications | 1,171 | #359 of 359 | #999 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for history | 11.3% | #1 of 364 | #2 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 5.9% | #3 of 364 | #42 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 25.9% | #12 of 364 | #29 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 21.5% | #14 of 364 | #47 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 4.6% | #15 of 364 | #35 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 3.1% | #30 of 364 | #138 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 11.0% | #38 of 364 | #153 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 6.7% | #81 of 364 | #197 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #99 of 364 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #125 of 364 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 7.7% | #151 of 364 | #415 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #203 of 364 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #253 of 364 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #257 of 364 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 0.0% | #311 of 364 | #890 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #332 of 364 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 0.0% | #352 of 364 | #1,014 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 0.0% | #355 of 364 | #989 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $3,152 | #12 of 361 | #27 of 1,072 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 74% | #35 of 359 | #66 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $10,990 | #75 of 359 | #249 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $65,526 | #95 of 359 | #239 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $17,229 | #165 of 363 | #362 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $65,526 | #265 of 359 | #826 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $10,990 | #284 of 359 | #814 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest share of men descriptive | 87% | #1 of 366 | #4 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,560 | #5 of 366 | #244 of 1,085 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 10 | #105 of 366 | #374 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 35% | #145 of 366 | #399 of 1,085 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 2% | #164 of 366 | #455 of 1,085 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 63% | #213 of 366 | #649 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 46 | #239 of 365 | #684 of 1,073 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 1.3% | #341 of 366 | #1,000 of 1,079 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 0 mi | #360 of 366 | #1,046 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,560 | #362 of 366 | #842 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 13% | #366 of 366 | #1,082 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1923 | #59 of 366 | #94 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division I programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 346 peers | #307 of 346 | #321 of 346 | #76 of 346 | #324 of 346 | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 306 peers | #236 of 306 | #226 of 306 | #242 of 306 | #273 of 306 | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 362 peers | #265 of 362 | #290 of 362 | #28 of 362 | #260 of 362 | Men's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 314 peers | — | — | — | #263 of 314 | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 346 peers | — | — | — | #185 of 346 | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Football · 261 peers | #185 of 261 | #170 of 261 | #231 of 261 | #131 of 261 | Football lists |
| Men's Lacrosse · 77 peers | #60 of 77 | #63 of 77 | #28 of 77 | #63 of 77 | Men's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 213 peers | #198 of 213 | #178 of 213 | #207 of 213 | #197 of 213 | Men's Soccer lists |
| Men's Swimming & Diving · 134 peers | #119 of 134 | #126 of 134 | #27 of 134 | #96 of 134 | Men's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 197 peers | #184 of 197 | #179 of 197 | #158 of 197 | #127 of 197 | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 299 peers | #205 of 299 | #259 of 299 | #39 of 299 | #184 of 299 | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 348 peers | #272 of 348 | #288 of 348 | #195 of 348 | #279 of 348 | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Water Polo · 36 peers | #27 of 36 | #13 of 36 | #35 of 36 | #17 of 36 | Women's Water Polo lists |
| Men's Wrestling · 76 peers | #63 of 76 | #55 of 76 | #58 of 76 | #62 of 76 | Men's Wrestling lists |
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