United States Military Academy

At a glance

Admission rate

12%

Total (middle 50%)

1200–1430

Undergraduates

4,408

Setting

Town: Fringe

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test required Applicants must send an SAT or ACT score.

West Point requires the SAT, ACT, or CLT (superscored); official scores must be received by Jan 31 of senior year. International candidates must be nominated through their national government via the U.S. embassy. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: westpoint.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1200–1430

Reading and Writing

600–710

Math

600–720

Average total

1355

ACT composite (middle 50%)

27–33

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Institution applicationOnline application at apply.westpoint.edu; nomination required.

Phone

(845) 938-4011

Source: School's page (westpoint.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Outcomes

Graduation rate

86%

First-year retention

95%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study