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United States Military Academy

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 4,700
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 11%
Students retention rate 96%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in West Point, New York, United States Military Academy is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at United States Military Academy is 11%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

United States Military Academy is accredited by the EXEMPT, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, United States Military Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

United States Military Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: EXEMPT
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

10.7%

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of United States Military Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of United States Military Academy students is 83.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.5%.

83.6%

  • asian 87.0% 87 students
  • African American 69.1% 105 students
  • white 87.8% 668 students
  • unknown 100.0% 11 students
  • hawaiian 55.6% 5 students
  • hispanic 78.3% 108 students
  • International Students 64.7% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 79.1% 34 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Division I-A Independents
  • Baseball Patriot League
  • Basketball Patriot League
  • Track and Cross Country Patriot League

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

United States Military Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

United States Military Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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