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Virginia Military Institute Men's Wrestling

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

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

Men's Wrestling coaches

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

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

Create a profile to see where your scores land.

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 Wrestling

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling as a member of the Southern Conference. The program has 3 coaches on staff, led by Jim Gibson, the Head Coach. 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 Wrestling

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

  1. Find the right coachVirginia Military Institute has 3 coaches for Men's Wrestling, including the Assistant Coach. Email the coach who recruits your position or event, not just the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersDivision I coaches look at your stats, times or film first. Put your best numbers, position and grad year in the subject line.
  3. Show the academic fitAdmitted students 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.
  4. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up after a week, and again after your next game or meet with updated numbers.
Email the Virginia Military Institute coaches from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Questions

Virginia Military Institute Men's Wrestling FAQ

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

What division is Virginia Military Institute Men's Wrestling?

Virginia Military Institute competes in NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling.

What conference is Virginia Military Institute Men's Wrestling in?

The Southern Conference.

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

3 coaches, led by Jim Gibson, the Head 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.

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

Create a free AthleticScholar account to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

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

Coaching staff verified June 2026