College tuition and fees can be daunting for first time applicants and current students, as well as their families, but choosing VMI is not only a smart choice for your future — it’s a smart choice for your wallet.
The Institute is consistently included on Washington Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck List and was recently named the #2 Best Value College in Virginia by Niche. When it comes to return on investment (ROI), VMI stands out with an average base salary for graduates of $88,000 according to Payscale.com
Worried about the cost of attending VMI? Financial aid is able to offset a large portion of the cost of attendance for qualified applicants, and 84% of the Corps of Cadets receives some form of this aid each year on average.
For those on ROTC scholarship who are also selected for Call to Duty scholarships, the cost drops to $3,600. Connect with financial aid today for more information to learn more about funding opportunities.
Tuition and Fees 2026-2027
| Tuition and Fees | Virginians | Non-Virginians | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,680 | $43,220 | $43,220 |
| Housing (Room) | $3,592 | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Food (Board) | $8,406 | $8,406 | $8,406 |
| Auxiliary Fees | |||
| Medical | $630 | $630 | $630 |
| Athletic | $4,312 | $4,312 | $4,312 |
| Cadet Facilities/Activities | $2,648 | $2,648 | $2,648 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $30,268 | $62,808 | $62,808 |
| Quartermaster Charges | |||
| Laundry / Pressing | $512 | $512 | $512 |
| Haircuts | $354 | $354 | $354 |
| Uniforms / UMA Activities | $2,840 | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Total (Tuition, Fees, Quartermaster Charges) | $33,974 | $66,514 | $66,514 |
| Health Insurance (International Cadets Only) | $1,400* | ||
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $33,974 | $66,514 | $67,914 |