What division is VMI?

VMI competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Southern.

What GPA do you need for VMI?

The average GPA at VMI is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

VMI has an enrollment of approximately 1,527 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at VMI?

VMI has an acceptance rate of 71%.

How do I get recruited to play at VMI?

To get recruited at VMI, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against VMI's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

VMI

Lexington, VAFCSSouthern

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

1,527

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

71%

Acceptance

76%

Graduation

81%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

VMI is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Southern, located in Lexington, VA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at VMI, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

76%

Acceptance

71%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Avg SAT

1,183

Retention

81%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$63,545

Coaching Staff109 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About VMI Athletics

VMI is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Lexington, VA, competing in the Southern. With an enrollment of 1,527 students, VMI offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at VMI with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at VMI is 3.5. The school maintains a 76% graduation rate.

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