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United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor'sOffered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
-Undergraduate Tuition$56,543
-Graduate Tuition$33,239
-Average Financial Aid Amount$30,338
Admission
Lower1,340 SAT
30 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Tighter11.95%Acceptance RateEasier40.63%
Favorable78.15%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower22.22%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller4,393Total EnrollmentLarger13,885
Smaller4,393Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,917
-Graduate Student Population5,968
-Online Student Population1,516
Completion & Outcomes
Higher87%Graduate RateLower79%
3%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher94%Retention RateLower86%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,700)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
282Number of faculties1,531
Lower$100,578Average Faculty SalaryHigher$115,582
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.