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United States Naval Academy

Public 4-year · Annapolis, Maryland · 4,474 undergradsTest-optional

Campus of United States Naval Academy
Photo: National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission1 in 11 get in9.3% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grantsn/aNot reported
Graduation rate
88%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years inn/aNot reported
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United States Naval Academy is a public 4-year college in Annapolis, Maryland with 4,474 undergraduates. It admits 9.3% of applicants and graduates 88% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

United States Naval Academy acceptance rate and admissions

United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 11. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1210 to 1410
4001600
ACT composite
25 to 31
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 610 to 700, math 600 to 710). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

United States Naval Academy tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)$0
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$0

United States Naval Academy graduation rate, earnings and debt

88%
finished within 6 years
97%
came back for year two
0%
get a Pell Grant
  • 88% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).

United States Naval Academy majors and what graduates earn

United States Naval Academy awarded bachelor's degrees in 27 fields recently.

All 27 majors at United States Naval Academy
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Operations Research101n/an/an/a
Political science101n/an/an/a
Economics100n/an/an/a
Aerospace engineering73n/an/an/a
Mechanical engineering70n/an/an/a
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering66n/an/an/a
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations58n/an/an/a
English56n/an/an/a
History56n/an/an/a
Computer science42n/an/an/a
Ocean Engineering38n/an/an/a
Geology and earth sciences38n/an/an/a
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering36n/an/an/a
Chemistry34n/an/an/a
Mathematical Economics27n/an/an/a
Nuclear Engineering25n/an/an/a
Physics25n/an/an/a
Physical Sciences, General23n/an/an/a
Mathematics20n/an/an/a
Computer engineering17n/an/an/a
Electrical engineering17n/an/an/a
Area Studies16n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences15n/an/an/a
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12n/an/an/a
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12n/an/an/a
Engineering, general9n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies6n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at United States Naval Academy?

United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does United States Naval Academy cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $0 for in-state students.

What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 610 to 700 in reading and writing and 600 to 710 in math, and 25 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is United States Naval Academy test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, United States Naval Academy reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at United States Naval Academy?

88% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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