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
11 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