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United States Military Academy: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of United States Military Academy
Photo: USMA Public Affairs Office · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
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United States Military Academy is a public liberal arts college in West Point, New York, with about 4,400 undergraduates. It admitted 12.4% of applicants for fall 2024.

Getting into United States Military Academy

For fall 2024, United States Military Academy received 12,320 applications and admitted 1,534 students, and 1,195 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1200 and 1430.

What United States Military Academy students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at United States Military Academy (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Mechanical Engineering84
Economics75
Systems Engineering62
International Relations and Affairs59
Engineering / Industrial Management57
Legal Studies56
Military Applied Sciences, Other50
Business Administration and Management43

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate? 12.4% for fall 2024: 1,534 of 12,320 applicants were admitted.

How many students go to United States Military Academy? About 4,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do United States Military Academy students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1200–1430.

What is the campus setting at United States Military Academy? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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