First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: vmi.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 55 |
| Economics | 46 |
| History | 44 |
| Psychology | 43 |
| Civil Engineering | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
Show the other 6 majors
| English Language and Literature | 23 |
| Applied Mathematics | 18 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 9 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference
Rifle, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference
Rifle
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
Nearest hub airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.3 of 20
Elevation
1,013 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
13.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$980 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Washington and Lee University0 mi
- Southern Virginia University6 mi
- Sweet Briar College25 mi
- Randolph College28 mi
- University of Lynchburg30 mi
- Mary Baldwin University32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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