2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,100
Net Price
64%
Admitted
47%
Enrolled
74%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Virginia Military Institute
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,652. In 2021, there were 39 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Virginia and ranks #91 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
39
Total Enrollment
1,652
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Virginia Military Institute
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Virginia Rank
Combining ranking factors for 40 schools that offer psychology degrees in Virginia, Virginia Military Institute ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Virginia Military Institute ranks #91.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Virginia Military Institute offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 39 |
Total Graduates | 39 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,549 students applied to the Virginia Military Institute. The university admitted 64% and 47% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Virginia universities is 9,148. On average, all Virginia institutions admit 75% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Virginia Military Institute students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 87%. Compared to all Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 76%.
The overall graduation rate for Virginia Military Institute is 74%, compared to 60% for all Virginia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 29%.
Compare VMI to Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Virginia Military Institute to the average of all Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
VMI
1,549
Applicants
64%
Percent Admitted
47%
Percent Enrolled
87%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
VA Colleges
9,148
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
76%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 148 or 73% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 54 or 27% part-time faculty members employed at Virginia Military Institute. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 148 or 73%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
VMI
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
73%
Percent Full-Time
27%
Percent Part-Time
73%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
VA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Virginia Military Institute the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,782, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Virginia Military Institute in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Virginia Military Institute | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $10,362 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,150 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,512 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $9,782 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $23,294 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Virginia Military Institute is $18,100. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Virginia Military Institute presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$0 – $30,000 | $10,170 | $10,705 |
$30,001 – $48,000 | $12,043 | $6,552 |
$48,001 – $75,000 | $13,227 | $9,826 |
$75,001 – $110,000 | $17,787 | $20,401 |
$110,001 and more | $27,008 | $26,778 |
Compare Virginia Military Institute to all Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
VMI
$23,294
Cost to Attend
$10,267
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,100
Net Price
VA Colleges
$39,837
Cost to Attend
$18,288
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,389
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 463 or 96%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,534 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,267.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,534 | $10,267 |
Pell Grants | 233 | $4,641 |
Federal Student Loans | 1,136 | $6,358 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Virginia Military Institute to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
VMI
1,534
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
233
Number of Pell Grants
8%
Pell Grants
1,136
Federal Student Loans
39%
Federal Student Loans
VA Colleges
4,309
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
2,066
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
2,863
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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