United States Military Academy Acceptance Rate & Tuition
United States Military Academy is a public four-year university in West Point, New York, serving roughly 4,408 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 12.45% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.5%) and Asian (11.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 12.45% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,408 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 87.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Full-Time Faculty: 98.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1355
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,627
- Applicants (IPEDS): 11,430
United States Military Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about United States Military Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy is located in West Point, NY (ZIP 10996).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is United States Military Academy public or private?
United States Military Academy is a Public institution.
How hard is it to get into United States Military Academy?
Admission rate: 12.45%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1355 and midpoint ACT 31.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is United States Military Academy?
Total enrollment: 4,408 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,627 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at United States Military Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 87.06%.
First-year retention: 94.6%.
What is United States Military Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Mechanical Engineering (84 completions)
- Economics, General (76 completions)
- Systems Engineering (62 completions)
- International Relations and Affairs (59 completions)
- Engineering/Industrial Management (58 completions)
- 00.0220 (57 completions)
- Military Applied Sciences, Other (51 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (43 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (41 completions)
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is United States Military Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 12.45%; completion rate 87.06%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at United States Military Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 United States Military Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for United States Military Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at United States Military Academy was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for United States Military Academy in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12.45% Acceptance Rate
11,430 Total Applicants
1,598 Students Admitted
1,210 First-Time Students Enrolled
75.72% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1355
ACT Average: 31
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.65
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
United States Military Academy reported total enrollment of about 4,408 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 78% male and 22% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.5%), Asian (11.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at United States Military Academy in 2024 is 4,408 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,627 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
84.29% 100% Completion Time
87.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 84.29% of students graduating from United States Military Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Mechanical Engineering: 88% male / 12% female
- Economics, General: 95% male / 5% female
- Systems Engineering: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for United States Military Academy.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for United States Military Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Mechanical Engineering: 84 completions
2. Economics, General: 76 completions
3. Systems Engineering: 62 completions
4. International Relations and Affairs: 59 completions
5. Engineering/Industrial Management: 58 completions
6. 00.0220: 57 completions
7. Military Applied Sciences, Other: 51 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 43 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 41 completions
Most popular programs at United States Military Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for United States Military Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for United States Military Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 98.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,102
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $31,824
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
United States Military Academy is a public institution located in West Point, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Mechanical Engineering, Economics, General, Systems Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 4,408 students. Student body composition includes White (63.5%), Asian (11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 12.45%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1355. The 150%-time completion rate is 87.06%.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
West Point, NY 10996
Region: US Service Schools
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 87.06% graduation rate, United States Military Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, United States Military Academy provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is United States Military Academy located?
United States Military Academy is located in West Point, NY.
What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at United States Military Academy is 12.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 11,430 applicants and 1,598 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does United States Military Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,627 students, White (63.5%), Asian (11.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for United States Military Academy?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, United States Military Academy reports midpoint SAT about 1355 and midpoint ACT about 31.
What is the graduation rate at United States Military Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is United States Military Academy public or private?
United States Military Academy is a public institution located in West Point, NY.
Is United States Military Academy an HBCU?
No. United States Military Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is United States Military Academy a tribal college?
No. United States Military Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is United States Military Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, United States Military Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is United States Military Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for United States Military Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- U.S. Service Schools regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.