Quick Facts

1839
VMI founded as the first state-supported military college in the U.S.

1,600+
cadets at VMI

50%
of degrees awarded are in Science, Tech, Engineering, Math, and Health

10 to 1
student to faculty ratio

1 in 4
cadets represent diverse and international backgrounds

1 in 8
members of the Corps of Cadets are women

Athletics
VMI Keydets NCAA Division 1, SoCon member for most sports, Moe the Kangaroo mascot

16
sports teams, many club sports, and cadet-athlete development

Limitless
leadership and civic engagement opportunities

83%
of cadets receive some form of scholarships and/or financial aid