Virginia Military Institute: The Nation's First State Military College
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The Institute
Founded in 1839, Virginia Military Institute is the nation's first state military college. The Institute is a four-year undergraduate college awarding B.A. and B.S. degrees.

Location
Located in the Shenandoah Valley in historic Lexington, Virginia, the campus, referred to as "the Post," sits on 134 acres, 12 of which are designated as a National Historic District.

Tuition and Fees
A quartermaster charge includes the care of all uniforms, haircuts, laundering, tailoring, etc.  The total tuition, room and board, and fees includes where the cadets live, what they eat, what they wear, and where they spend their time.  Refer to Financial Aid for a breakdown of costs and scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid
Need-based and merit aid is available. Self-help jobs available for upperclassmen. 

Majors
Biology History 
Chemistry  International Studies 
Civil Engineering Mathematics 
Computer Science  Mechanical Engineering 
Economics and Business  Modern Languages and Cultures 
Electrical & Computer Engineering  Physics and Astronomy 
English and Fine Arts  Psychology and Philosophy 
Cadets complete classes in one of the Institute's four (Air Force, Army, Marines, or Navy) ROTC programs.
Enrollment
1,500 male and female cadets from 45 states and 11 foreign countries.

Faculty
145 faculty members. 96 % of full-time faculty members hold the Ph.D or terminal degree.

Cadet / Faculty Ratio
12:1

Clubs/Organizations 
Approximately 80, including academic and professional societies; special interest clubs; literary, theatrical and musical activities; religious, military and community service organizations; programming committees; and more.
Athletics 
VMI is a member of NCAA Division I (Division I-AA in football) and the Big South Conference; 15 intercollegiate sports and a range of club and intramural sports are available.