United States Military Academy New York

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is a highly selective, tuition-free engineering institution with a 14% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
606 Thayer Rd
West Point, NY
10996
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.westpoint.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$0
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$0
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$0
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$0
Total Student Enrollment:
4,508
Acceptance Rate:
14%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
700
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
730
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
33
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Not Classified in SAEC
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Engineering

The United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, is a federal military college that trains officers for the U.S. Army. Admission is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The primary academic focus is engineering, and the institution draws students with strong academic credentials: the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 700, the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 730, and the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 33.

Tuition and fees are fully covered for all cadets; there is no cost of attendance charged to students. The academy enrolls approximately 4,508 students in a structured military environment on its Hudson River campus.

West Point is designed for students seeking a rigorous military education, leadership training, and a career as a commissioned Army officer. Cadets receive free room and board as part of their service obligation. Candidates should understand the commitment involved: all graduates are commissioned officers required to serve on active duty following graduation. More information is available at www.westpoint.edu/.

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