Overview
The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a prestigious college that prepares the next generation of leaders for the U.S. Army and the nation. West Point offers a wide range of academic majors, from Engineering to the Humanities, and provides state-of-the-art facilities, a strong sense of tradition, and comprehensive support for its students. Every student at West Point receives a full scholarship, covering tuition, housing, meals, medical care, and even monthly spending money. Graduates begin their careers as officers in the U.S. Army and go on to become leaders not only in the military but also in business, government, and public service.
Acceptance Rate:
12%
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1284
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
100%
100%
Student Loans
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
12559
Students Applied
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 31 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
62%
Submitting ACT
78%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
Average SAT Composite: 1284
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
4,393
Total Number of Undergrads
4,393
0
100
81%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
63
Faculty Overview
0
100
46%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
10%
Student Organizations
137
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
100%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Black Knights
School Colors
black, gold, and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Division I-A Independents
Sports Club
32
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
United States Military Academy Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Washington
Dallas
Atlanta
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
US Army
United States Military Academy
United States Department of Defense
Amazon
United States Army Reserve
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Military and Protective Services
Operations
Education
Sales
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingthe best military and leadership education you can get...
Josiah from O'Fallon, IL
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
One of the premier institutions in the entire country with an unparalleled education in all aspects of life. Moral, ethical, physical, mental, leadership developing lifestyle four four years to create some of the best individuals in the U.S.
Taylor from Chesapeake, VA
Make sure that if you are a 2012 high school grad that you seriously begin now. It might possibly be too late. For 2013 high school grads, begin looking now to apply for the summer seminar to really get a feel on a weeklong experience of West Point life.
Andrew from Las Cruces, NM
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
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