United States Naval Academy Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

United States Naval Academy is a public four-year university in Annapolis, Maryland, serving roughly 4,474 students. Admission is highly selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 9.27% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 9.27% Highly Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,474 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.94%
  • Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
  • Full-Time Faculty: 99.5%
  • Average SAT Score: 1307
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,645
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 14,727

United States Naval Academy: what the data shows

Common questions about United States Naval Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is United States Naval Academy?

United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, MD (ZIP 21402-1300).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is United States Naval Academy public or private?

United States Naval Academy is a Public institution.

How hard is it to get into United States Naval Academy?

Admission rate: 9.27%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1307 and midpoint ACT 29.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is United States Naval Academy?

Total enrollment: 4,474 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,645 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at United States Naval Academy?

150%-time completion rate: 92.94%.

First-year retention: 97.3%.

What is United States Naval Academy known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is United States Naval Academy a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 9.27%; completion rate 92.94%. 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 Naval Academy was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 United States Naval 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 Naval 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 Naval 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 Naval 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

9.27% Acceptance Rate

14,727 Total Applicants

1,379 Students Admitted

1,175 First-Time Students Enrolled

85.21% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1307

ACT Average: 29

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7

Estimated Median GPA: 3.70

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 Naval Academy reported total enrollment of about 4,474 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 70% male and 30% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), and Asian (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at United States Naval Academy in 2024 is 4,474 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,645 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

97.3%
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 55.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

91.51% 100% Completion Time

92.94% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 91.51% of students graduating from United States Naval Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Operations Research: 61% male / 39% female
  • Political Science and Government, General: 63% male / 37% female
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 85% male / 15% 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 Naval Academy.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for United States Naval Academy.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Operations Research: 101 completions

2. Political Science and Government, General: 101 completions

3. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 100 completions

4. Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General: 73 completions

5. Mechanical Engineering: 70 completions

6. Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering: 66 completions

7. Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare: 58 completions

8. English Language and Literature, General: 56 completions

9. History, General: 56 completions

Most popular programs at United States Naval Academy.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for United States Naval Academy graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for United States Naval Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 99.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,161
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $39,042

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 Naval Academy is a public institution located in Annapolis, MD, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Operations Research, Political Science and Government, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Enrollment is approximately 4,474 students. Student body composition includes White (55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), Asian (10.5%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 9.27%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1307. The 150%-time completion rate is 92.94%.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields

Location

Annapolis, MD 21402-1300

Region: US Service Schools

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.94% graduation rate, United States Naval Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is United States Naval Academy located?

United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, MD.

What is United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at United States Naval Academy is 9.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,727 applicants and 1,379 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does United States Naval 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 Naval Academy?

United States Naval Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,645 students, White (55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What test scores do students need for United States Naval Academy?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, United States Naval Academy reports midpoint SAT about 1307 and midpoint ACT about 29.

What is the graduation rate at United States Naval Academy?

The 150%-time completion rate is 92.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is United States Naval Academy public or private?

United States Naval Academy is a public institution located in Annapolis, MD.

Is United States Naval Academy an HBCU?

No. United States Naval Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is United States Naval Academy a tribal college?

No. United States Naval Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is United States Naval Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, United States Naval Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.8%).

Is United States Naval Academy religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for United States Naval Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Annapolis, Maryland city profile
  • U.S. Service Schools regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Maryland

    • 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.