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United States Naval Academy: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of United States Naval Academy
Photo: National Museum of the U.S. Navy · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
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United States Naval Academy is a public liberal arts college in Annapolis, Maryland, with about 4,500 undergraduates. It admitted 9.3% of applicants for fall 2024.

Getting into United States Naval Academy

For fall 2024, United States Naval Academy received 15,149 applications and admitted 1,405 students, and 1,183 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1210 and 1410.

What United States Naval Academy students study

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

MajorDegrees
Operations Research100
Political Science and Government100
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics99
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering73
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering66
Mechanical Engineering66
English Language and Literature56
History56

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

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FAQ

What is United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate? 9.3% for fall 2024: 1,405 of 15,149 applicants were admitted.

How many students go to United States Naval Academy? About 4,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do United States Naval Academy students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1210–1410.

What is the campus setting at United States Naval Academy? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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