United States Naval Academy

At a glance

Admission rate

9.3%

Total (middle 50%)

1210–1410

Undergraduates

4,474

Setting

Suburb: Large

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.

All candidates for the Class of 2031 (entering summer 2027) must take the SAT, ACT, or CLT; tests taken before January 31 are accepted and scores from tests taken with accommodations are not accepted. Candidates must be U.S. citizens by July 1 of the entry year; international candidates follow a separate (sponsored) process. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: usna.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1210–1410

Reading and Writing

610–700

Math

600–710

Average total

1307

ACT composite (middle 50%)

25–31

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 applicationUSNA's own online application (preliminary application) plus a congressional or other nomination; fee not stated on the page.

Phone

(410) 293-1482

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

Outcomes

Graduation rate

88%

First-year retention

97%

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