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Virginia Military Institute Men's Swimming & Diving

Welcome to the Virginia Military Institute men's swimming & diving recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the America East Conference from Lexington, Virginia. Led by head coach Scott Thacker, Virginia Military Institute pairs a 71% acceptance rate with a 76% graduation rate and a $18,825 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
35
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
America East Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,589
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
71%
State
Virginia
City
Lexington
Staff
Scott Thacker
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 54% of D1 men's swimming & diving programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$63,545
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$77,369
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 51% of D1 men's swimming & diving programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,368
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$41,960
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,310
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,825
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 6% of D1 men's swimming & diving programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$263,182
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$66,451
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