Humanities research in Lexington, Virginia

Located in Lexington, Virginia, the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a historic military college that has been producing leaders of integrity and honor since 1839. With a challenging four-year core curriculum and nationally recognized majors in engineering, sciences, and humanities, VMI offers an undergraduate experience like no other. The Institute is ranked #5 in the nation for return on investment by Money Magazine, and boasts a student to teacher ratio of 10:1. Cadets at VMI participate in one of the leading Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the United States, focusing on strengthening both mind and body while upholding ideals of discipline, honor, and respect. The Institute also offers a Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program, one of only 14 in the nation.