United States Military Academy Acceptance Rate & Admissions

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About United States Military Academy

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United States Military Academy is a public liberal arts college in West Point, NY, known for its military service academy, highly selective admissions, and engineering focused. With an acceptance rate of 12%, West Point is highly selective, typically enrolling around 1,173 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 1210–1420 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT.

Admissions

United States Military Academy acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

12%

Overall Accept Rate

1315

Median Admitted SAT

SATSubmitted score range: 1210 – 1420

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ACTScore range: 27 – 33

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to United States Military Academy

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Application Strategy

Securing a congressional nomination is a required step for nearly all applicants, so contact your U.S. Representative and both U.S. Senators as early as junior year to understand their individual nomination processes and deadlines.

Application Strategy

West Point requires the Candidate Fitness Assessment, which includes pull-ups, a basketball throw, shuttle run, and a mile run, so start training specifically for these events now and aim for scores well above the minimum thresholds.

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

85%

6-Year Graduation Rate

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

5,303

Undergrad Enrollment