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Virginia Military Institute

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,670

Cost of attendance at Virginia Military Institute in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,324

Cost of attendance at Virginia Military Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Virginia Military Institute was $18,100. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute net price calculator

$18,100

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Virginia and nationwide.

Virginia's average $18,298
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of Virginia Military Institute for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $18,100 $483 (3%) $10,705 $6,552 $9,826 $20,401 $26,778
2021 $18,583 $5,155 (38%) $10,170 $12,043 $13,227 $17,787 $27,008
2020 $13,428 $1,371 (9%) $8,789 $6,604 $10,362 $15,615 $21,822
2019 $14,799 $1,286 (8%) $8,985 $6,357 $9,389 $16,757 $25,444
2018 $16,085 $110 $5,409 $7,816 $9,422 $19,934 $23,939
2017 $16,195 $998 (7%) $4,672 $11,041 $8,798 $18,241 $24,724
2016 $15,197 $1,036 (6%) $6,189 $5,405 $12,308 $16,152 $23,411
2015 $16,233 $400 (2%) $5,129 $7,700 $13,420 $19,892 $22,656
2014 $16,633 -- $5,571 $18,523 $11,614 $18,499 $21,036

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Virginia Military Institute's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $33,182 $762 (2%) $19,670 - $1,000
2021 $32,420 $386 (1%) $19,210 - $1,000
2020 $32,034 $540 (2%) $19,118 - $1,000
2019 $31,494 $894 (3%) $18,862 - $1,000
2018 $30,600 $990 (3%) $18,214 - $1,000
2017 $29,610 $1,258 (4%) $17,492 - $1,000
2016 $28,352 $1,312 (5%) $16,536 - $1,000
2015 $27,040 $1,398 (5%) $15,518 - $1,000
2014 $25,642 $999 (4%) $14,404 - $1,000
2013 $24,643 -- $13,760 - $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Virginia Military Institute provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,751 dormitories available to its students at $3,102 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Virginia Military Institute is $345 per month.
Does Virginia Military Institute provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Virginia Military Institute for one academic year is $7,260, which works out to $807 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Virginia Military Institute estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Virginia Military Institute estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,150
  • If living off-campus, with family: N/A
  • If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
Virginia Military Institute requires all freshman students to stay on campus during their first year of study, and therefore has not published costs for off-campus living arrangements.
How much is Virginia Military Institute application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $40.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Virginia Military Institute offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

Virginia Military Institute offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Virginia Military Institute for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $7,260 $3,102 N/A 21 1,751
2021 $7,048 $3,012 N/A 21 1,751
2020 $6,842 $2,924 N/A 21 1,751
2019 $6,642 $2,840 N/A 21 1,751
2018 $6,480 $2,756 N/A 21 1,751
2017 $6,292 $2,676 N/A 21 1,751
2016 $6,080 $2,586 N/A 21 1,751

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Virginia Military Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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