Safety Score
3.21 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Lexington, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Virginia Military Institute
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,560-student campus.
- 3.21
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,315
- Rank of 3,050
- #54
- VA rank
- 1,560
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Virginia Military Institute reports 3.21 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,315 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 3.21
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,315
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Virginia Military Institute decreased from 4 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesVirginia Military Institute is a Public institution located in Lexington, VA, enrolling approximately 1,560 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 22 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #54 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,560 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Virginia Military Institute is "Fondling" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 1.29 incidents per 1,000 students, Virginia Military Institute reports 149% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2315
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#54
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Virginia Military Institute percentile rank 24.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2315 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Virginia Military Institute reports 149% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $21,046
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $52,638
- Avg Net Price
- $17,113
- Median Debt
- $22,996
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
- SAT Average
- 1244
- SAT Math Range
- 500–640
- ACT Average
- 25
- ACT Range
- 24–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 79%
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $63,545
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $77,369
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 89%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyVirginia Military Institute: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 80% (15 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 47 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Virginia Military Institute vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
VA
Virginia Military Institute
3.21 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
Midland University
1.93 incidents / 1,000 students
KY
Spalding University
1.93 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Midland University
Fremont, NE · 1,557 enrolled
Safety Score 1.93
Spalding University
Louisville, KY · 1,555 enrolled
Safety Score 1.93
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA · 1,551 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN · 1,548 enrolled
Safety Score 2.58
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA · 1,572 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Virginia Military Institute nationally (rank #2315), regardless of size or state.
Howard University
Washington, DC
National Rank #2314
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
National Rank #2316
Rockford University
Rockford, IL
National Rank #2313
Everett Community College
Everett, WA
National Rank #2317
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
National Rank #2312
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia Military Institute safe?
Virginia Military Institute has a safety score of 3.21 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,315 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Virginia Military Institute?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Virginia Military Institute compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Virginia Military Institute have fire safety data?
Yes. Virginia Military Institute reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Virginia Military Institute's Safety Profile
Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA enrolls 1,560 students and has a safety score of 3.21 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2315 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Virginia Military Institute's 3.21 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Virginia Military Institute against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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