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United States Military Academy

West Point, NY·Public·~12% acceptance

United States Military Academy is a public university based in West Point, NY. It is highly selective, admitting about 12% of applicants. About 86% of students graduate.

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Deadlines
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Jan 31

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–4
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1430
ACT (middle 50%)27–33
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
86%
graduation rate
95%
freshman retention
Not reported
median earnings, 6yr
Not reported
median earnings, 10yr
How United States Military Academy reads an application

What United States Military Academy values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Test scoresInterviewCharacter / personal qualities
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Class rankVolunteer workWork experience

From United States Military Academy’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What United States Military Academy requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what United States Military Academy requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Military Academy admits about 12% of applicants.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for United States Military Academy?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1430 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT.
What are United States Military Academy's application deadlines?
United States Military Academy's deadline is Regular Decision around Jan 31. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does United States Military Academy value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, United States Military Academy rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Test scores, Interview, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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