by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Virginia Military Institute, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Virginia Military Institute ran $21,046 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $52,638. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees added up to $10,678 in-state and $10,678 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,368 | $41,960 |
| Fees | $10,678 | $10,678 |
| Total | $21,046 | $52,638 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Virginia Military Institute cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Virginia Military Institute prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Virginia Military Institute runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Virginia Military Institute Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Virginia Military Institute has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,782 | $38,436 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,782 | $39,590 |
| One Year Ago | $10,076 | $40,778 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,368 | $41,960 |
The following chart shows how tuition at VMI has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $54,163 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.28%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $21,526. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.89%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $54,159.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $21,526 | $54,159 |
| In 2 Years | $22,017 | $55,724 |
| In 3 Years | $22,519 | $57,335 |
| In 4 Years | $23,032 | $58,992 |
| In 5 Years | $23,557 | $60,697 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $226,210, or about $89,094 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Virginia Military Institute, go to the Virginia Military Institute Financial Aid page.
