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The Virginia Military Institute is a public senior military college in Lexington, Virginia. It was founded in 1839 as America's first state military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States. In keeping with its founding principles and unlike any other senior military college in the United States, VMI enrolls cadets only and awards bachelor's de…
The Virginia Military Institute is a public senior military college in Lexington, Virginia. It was founded in 1839 as America's first state military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States. In keeping with its founding principles and unlike any other senior military college in the United States, VMI enrolls cadets only and awards bachelor's degrees exclusively. The institute grants degrees in 14 disciplines in engineering, science, and the liberal arts.
  • Motto: Latin: In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium · Latin: Consilio et Animis (on seal)
  • Motto in English: "In peace a glorious asset, in war a tower of strength" · "By courage and wisdom" (on seal)
  • Type: Public senior military college
  • Established: 11 November 1839
  • Accreditation: SACS
  • Academic affiliation: SCHEV
  • Endowment: $703.1 million (2021)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org