A public university by the name of Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, VA. The university covers an area of 134 acres. The foundation of Virginia Military Institute was laid down in the year 1839. Virginia Military Institute believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Latin: "In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" and its official colors are red, yellow and white. At Virginia Military Institute, the total enrolment stands at 1,698. The school has a total of 143 full-time and 55 part-time (Fall 2019) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. There are around 14% of the students who are females and 86% are males at Virginia Military Institute. At VMI, around 100% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Mel Brooks (Television producer, Theatrical producer), Fred Willard (Comedian, Actor), Dabney Coleman (Actor, Voice acting), and Richard E. Byrd (Pilot, Naval Officer) in its 181 years of existence. Virginia Military Institute's sporting teams are affiliated to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division I) Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) – Southern Conference (SoCon). Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. VMI offers a total of 12 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $512 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Virginia Military Institute.