Admissions & Aid
Why Choose VMI?
Being extraordinary begins with a choice. VMI’s application for Fall 2026 admission is now open for high school seniors, international students, and transfer students. Choose to lead. Choose to excel.
The VMI Difference
- High-quality undergraduate degree programs in engineering, the sciences, and humanities taught by dedicated, award-winning faculty in small classes, allowing for individual attention and support.
- Military training under the largest ROTC program in the nation.
- Daily life and traditions built on honor, civility, self-discipline, and lifelong bonds through the “brother rat” spirit.
- Access to funding for qualified applicants and cadets through various types of aid aimed at making your education dollars go further.
“VMI, being a small community built on integrity and resilience, allows people to form long lasting bonds and relate significantly on a personal level. Everyone here is on their own path and working at their own goals, however, I love how cadets still feel very connected. VMI also has an amazing support system and resources to succeed in athletics, academic, and military.”
Sadie Smith ’26, Hotel company commander, NCAA water polo, international studies major in the honors program.
VMI Admissions By The Numbers
The VMI experience is about more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that values honor, perseverance, and service.
#4
Public School
In The Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
#2
Best Value
Colleges in Virginia (Niche Rankings, 2026)
$77K
Average Salary
Early Career Earnings for Graduates (Money Magazine, 2025)
#1
Officer Production
Army and Marine Corps through ROTC
83%
Of Cadets Receive Support
In the Form of Scholarships or Financial Aid
Join the Proud Legacy of VMI.
Here, we are more than just a college. We are united by the brother rat spirit, a bond that transcends friendship. Together, we face challenges head on, pushing each other to become the best versions of ourselves. Our graduates carry the values of honor, excellence, self-discipline, courage, esprit de corps, selfless service and resilience, forging a path of success in every endeavor they pursue.