United States Military Academy

NY, USA

3.98 Average Rating

The United States Military Academy is located in West Point, NY, with a "mission to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets for a career of professional excellence and sevice to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." West Point offers 13 academic departments for its cadets, which range from English and Philosophy to Civil and Mechanical engineering. After graduation, cadets are commissioned as officers for five years and join the "Long Gray Line," which is followed by 3 years in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR). Students at this highly selective military academy must receive nominations from their congressperson, senator, or the Vice President to gain admission into the school.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type

Public

Not for Profit
Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution

4 Year

Campus Setting

Suburb or town

100

12%

Acceptance Rate

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Admissions Requirements

SAT

Yes

ACT

Yes

Transcript

Yes

Important Deadlines

Application Type	Application Deadline	Reply Deadline
Fall Regular Decision	January 31

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students

Out-Of-State Students

94%

78%

Submitting ACT

88%

Submitting SAT

Average ACT Composite: 32

Average SAT Composite: 1284

1600

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Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered

Bachelor's

Total Number of Students

4,536

Total Number of Undergrads

4,536

Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students

96%

20-39 Students

100

82%

Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%

100

86%

Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Student:Faculty Ratio

7:1

US National: 21:1

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

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Aid & Grants

Student Loans

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Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender

Male

Female

76%

US National: 44%

24%

US National: 56%

Student Organizations

148

Size of Town

Suburb or town

LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups

On Campus Women's Center

Housing

100

100%

Undergrads Living on Campus

On-campus living required of freshman

Yes

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname

Black Knights

School Colors

black, gold, and gray

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Division I-A Independents

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol

Yes

Campus emergency phones

Yes

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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities

New York

Washington

Dallas

Atlanta

Seattle

Employed

6 mos. after graduation

100%

What Students Are Saying

3.98 Average Rating

The BEST Education you can find, the Academics are rigorous and challenging. Leadership, Team Work and Character is KEY to success at the Academy. The BEST place to commission as an Officer in the Army.

Felix from San Juan, PR

One of the most beautiful campuses and everyone I met was great. Although it may seem as though you're sacrificing a lot it is all worth it in the end.

Carla from FL

the uited sates mlitary aademy is an excellent school that challenges its students not only academically, but socially as well. this is to mold cadets into the best future leaders for the us army. be mindful it is a demanding school overall, but in the long run it will mold you into a better person for having experienced it.

benjamin from newark, de

The United States Military Academy at West Point is a very prestigious institution in which one can discover what he or she is truly made of in the academic, military, and physical fields. Every student graduates a leader of character and earns the privilege of leading men and women in the U.S. Army. The ever expanding fraternity of the 'Long Grey Line' reminds the student that he or she is not alone in their drive to become an officer in the U.S. Army.

Alexander from Missoula, MT

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