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United States Naval Academy

United States Naval Academy
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5000

Official telephone: (410) 293-1000
Fax number: (410) 293-4348
Website: https://www.usna.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 249-7707 7707
888 249-7707 7707 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 31
High school graduation is: not required
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: January 31 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 50%
Average SAT I: 650 verbal, 660 math
Average ACT: 29 English, 28 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 32
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 71%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 46%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 12,927
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,390
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 169
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 61
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 93%
Admission may be deferred: no

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