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United States Military Academy

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West Point, NY

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Located in West Point, NY, United States Military Academy is a public mid-sized school with roughly 4,408 undergraduates. Admissions are highly selective here -- roughly 12% of applicants get in. Students are required to live on campus.

Admissions

Admit rate12%
SAT range1200–1430
ACT range27–33
Undergrads4,408
Yield (admits who enroll)78%
Next deadlineNomination required

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendanceNot reported
4-year grad rate86%
Median earnings, 10yr outNot reported

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How United States Military Academy weighs your application

From United States Military Academy's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewVery important
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loansNot reported
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity4,700
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does United States Military Academy look for in applicants?

Per United States Military Academy's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, interview, character/personal qualities, standardized test scores, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?

United States Military Academy in West Point, NY admits approximately 12% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for United States Military Academy?

Admitted students at United States Military Academy typically score between 1200–1430 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for United States Military Academy?

Admitted students at United States Military Academy typically score between 27–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

Does United States Military Academy require students to live on campus?

Yes -- United States Military Academy requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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