Virginia Military Institute's published cost of attendance is $34,824. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $12,697, middle-income families pay around $12,162, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,434.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $34,824 |
| Tuition and Fees | $52,638 |
| Room and Board | $11,310 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,711 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,113 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,697 |
| $30–48k | $9,246 |
| $48–75k | $12,162 |
| $75–110k | $13,385 |
| $110k+ | $23,434 |
Virginia Military Institute's published cost of attendance is $34,824. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $12,697, middle-income families pay around $12,162, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,434. Azimuth ranks Virginia Military Institute #622 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public military academy, Virginia Military Institute combines a tuition structure aligned with Virginia residents' access alongside a distinctive residential and educational model. The institution's aid structure emphasizes need-based support for families demonstrating financial need, with application through the FAFSA. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,996, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,278; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,027, median federal debt of $22,996 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Virginia Military Institute earn median 4-year earnings of $75,027, placing the institution in the 75.0th percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $52,621 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Azimuth ranks Virginia Military Institute #328 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 77.9th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects Virginia Military Institute's focus on Engineering, which represents 26% of graduates. Civil Engineering is the highest-earning program with 57 graduates earning median earnings of $76,991 four years after enrollment — ranking #123 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks International Relations and National Security Studies #19 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 45 graduates earning $72,700, while Economics ranks #126 nationally with graduates earning $76,296. The concentration in quantitative fields helps explain the institution's above-average earnings relative to peers.
