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Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) · Lexington, Virginia · Public university

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Recognized
NCAA ISouthern Conference
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Acceptance rate71%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate76%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,527Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty9 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country coaches

Coaches at Virginia Military Institute who recruit Men's Cross Country, head coach first.

LaRon BennettDirector of Track & Field / Cross Country
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Tony SkilesHead Cross Country Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Virginia Military Institute competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Southern Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
vmikeydets.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1050–1270
ACTMiddle 50%: 24–31

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Popular majors

Applied Mathematics, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCivil Engineering, GeneralComputer ScienceEconomics, GeneralElectrical and Electronics Engineering
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
9 : 1
Graduation rate
76% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Virginia residents$10,368
Out-of-state tuition$41,960
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,825
Campus

Where it is

Virginia Military Institute in Lexington.

Location
Lexington, Virginia
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
vmi.edu
Overview

About Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Tony Skiles, the Head Cross Country Coach, leads the Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country staff of 2 coaches. Virginia Military Institute (VMI) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country as a member of the Southern Conference. Virginia Military Institute is a small public school in Lexington, Virginia with 1,527 undergraduates, a 71% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,825 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail LaRon Bennett, the Director of Track & Field / Cross Country and Tony Skiles, the Head Cross Country Coach. Virginia Military Institute has 2 coaches for Men's Cross Country, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your 5K or 3-mile PRs and your 1600m and 3200m times in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to verified results on Athletic.net or MileSplit, with the link near the top so Tony can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Virginia Military Institute typically score 1050–1270 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Virginia Military Institute staff after a week, and again after your next race with updated results.
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Questions

Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Virginia Military Institute D1?

Yes. Virginia Military Institute competes in NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country, in the Southern Conference.

Is Virginia Military Institute public or private?

Virginia Military Institute is a public school in Lexington, Virginia.

What conference is Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country in?

The Southern Conference.

Does Virginia Military Institute offer athletic scholarships for Men's Cross Country?

Virginia Military Institute competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country have?

2 coaches, led by Tony Skiles, the Head Cross Country Coach.

How much does Virginia Military Institute cost?

In-state tuition is $10,368 and out-of-state tuition is $41,960 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,825.

What is the Virginia Military Institute acceptance rate?

71% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Virginia Military Institute?

Admitted students typically score 1050–1270 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Virginia Military Institute Men's Cross Country coaches?

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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.