Key differences on Getting in
- 1
United States Naval Academy's yield is 6 pts higher than United States Military Academy's
Yield rate - 2
United States Naval Academy admits 9.3% vs. 12% at United States Military Academy
Acceptance rate - 3
United States Military Academy's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than United States Naval Academy's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- United States Military AcademyHighly selective
- United States Naval AcademyHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- United States Military AcademyTest scores required
- United States Naval AcademyTest-optional
How they read a record
United States Military Academy
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
United States Naval Academy
GPA and class rank are required; the high school record and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | United States Military Academy | United States Naval Academy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why