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United States Military Academy
West Point, NY · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 13%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- —
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings
- —
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
United States Military Academy is a public college in West Point, NY with 4,408 undergraduates. It admits 13% of applicants, and admitted students average 1355 on the SAT. 86% of students graduate.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 13%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,430
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,598
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 76%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–710
200800
SAT Math600–720
200800
ACT Composite27–33
136
What United States Military Academy looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- —
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $0
- Out-of-state tuition
- $0
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings
- —
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- —
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,408
- Student–faculty ratio
- 6:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 0%
- White64%
- Hispanic12%
- Black9%
- Asian12%
United States Military Academy FAQ
What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?+
United States Military Academy admits 13% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for United States Military Academy?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1355.
What ACT score do you need for United States Military Academy?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–33.
Is United States Military Academy test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to United States Military Academy?+
In Fall 2023, 11,430 students applied to United States Military Academy and 1,598 were admitted; 1,210 enrolled.
Does United States Military Academy consider legacy status?+
No. United States Military Academy reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does United States Military Academy require an essay?+
United States Military Academy reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
What is United States Military Academy's graduation rate?+
86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 197036 · How we use this data
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