Is VMI a Division 1 school?

Dave Diles Jr. The VMI Keydets football team represents the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The Keydets compete in the Southern Conference of the NCAA Division I FCS, and are coached by Scott Wachenheim, named head coach on December 14, 2014.

What athletic division is VMI?

NCAA Division I
VMI fields 18 teams on the NCAA Division I level. The sports include baseball, basketball, men’s and women’s cross-country, football, lacrosse, men’s and women’s rifle, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track, women’s water polo and wrestling.

Is VMI a d2?

The VMI Keydets are the athletic teams that represent the Virginia Military Institute. Notably, VMI is one of only two Division I schools that do not sponsor women’s basketball.

Is VMI basketball a d1?

The VMI Keydets basketball team represents the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. They compete in the Southern Conference of the NCAA Division I.

How prestigious is VMI?

VMI is ranked No. 72 among national liberal arts colleges, up from No. 81 last year, in a category that includes 215 public and private schools. The only Virginia schools ranked higher in the national liberal arts category are Washington & Lee University, 10th, and the University of Richmond, 23rd.

What GPA do you need to get into VMI?

3.67
With a GPA of 3.67, Virginia Military Institute requires you to be above average in your high school class. You’ll need at least a mix of A’s and B’s, with more A’s than B’s. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes.

Is Virginia Military Institute hard to get into?

Admissions Overview VMI admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 60%. Students that get into VMI have an average SAT score between 1090-1270 or an average ACT score of 21-28. The regular admissions application deadline for VMI is February 1.

Do VMI graduates have to serve in the military?

Unlike the federal service academies, Virginia Military Institute cadets are not required to serve in the military upon graduation. Cadets have about 80 academic, professional and social clubs and organizations to choose from upon entering the college.

What is the acceptance rate for VMI?

59.5% (2020)
Virginia Military Institute/Acceptance rate
Virginia Military Institute admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 60%. Half the applicants admitted to VMI have an SAT score between 1090 and 1270 or an ACT score of 21 and 28.

Is VMI harder than West Point?

West Point is much more difficult to get into than VMI or others. You need a nomination from a member of Congress or you need to already be active duty military. It’s a very rigorous process.

Is The Citadel harder than VMI?

It is harder to admit to VMI than Citadel. VMI has a higher submitted SAT score (1,180) than Citadel (1,140). Citadel has more students with 3,763 students while VMI has 1,685 students. Citadel has more full-time faculties with 210 faculties while VMI has 143 full-time faculties.