Inside Academics at Virginia Military Institute

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Virginia Military Institute — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, Virginia Military Institute offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. Virginia Military Institute employs 100% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Virginia Military Institute offers 14 majors with reported completions across 10 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Virginia Military Institute are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Virginia Military Institute.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Virginia Military Institute:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Virginia Military Institute offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (81% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Virginia Military Institute.

Explore Further on Virginia Military Institute

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Virginia Military Institute — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Virginia Military Institute — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Virginia Military Institute — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Virginia Military Institute — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Virginia Military Institute — regional and program accreditation status