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World famous as a premier leadership development institution, the U.S. Military Academy, or West Point,
occupies a unique place among U.S. colleges. In many ways, West Point's history mirrors U.S. history. Since its founding
in 1802, the academy has been educating the great leaders who make history: Grant, Lee, Pershing, MacArthur, Eisenhower,
Patton, Schwarzkopf, and Petraeus.
Forbes.com recently pronounced West Point to be the Best Public College for undergraduate education, while
U.S. News and World Report called it the Best Public Liberal Arts College in the country. The Princeton Review designated it
as one of the 100 Best Value Colleges and rated it number one for the most accessible professors.
Following graduation, all of West Point's cadets enter military service as 2nd lieutenants, and must serve at
least five years. The Academic Program consists of 31 core courses, balanced in the arts and sciences, and a required
five-course engineering sequence. Cadets may select from 31 fields of study and 19 optional majors. Classes are small,
usually fewer than 18, and the faculty-to-student ratio is 1:8. All cadets graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Every cadet participates in an intercollegiate, club or intramural level sport each semester and
cadets receive military training during the summer. New cadets start with Cadet Basic Training and second years participate
in Cadet Field Training. Cadets spend their third and fourth summers serving in active Army units around the world;
attending advanced training courses such as airborne, air assault or northern warfare; or training the first and second
year cadets as members of the leadership cadre.
But cadets get to have fun too. In fact, the Princeton Review ranked West Point #3 for
"More to Do on Campus." On-campus facilities include a ski slope, skating rink, and golf course.
Clubs include DJ club, orienteering, rock climbing, and Big Brother-Big Sister. Cadets have also had opportunities to sing
backup for Billy Joel at Shea Stadium and parade the American flag at the Major League Baseball All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.
The admissions process for military academies is unique. In addition to grades and SAT scores, applicants are also
evaluated on their physical readiness (a military physical is part of the application process), mental readiness, and
leadership potential. All applicants must receive a recommendation from a member of the U.S. Congress or another government official.
United States Military Academy
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-1797
Phone: 845.938.4041
Public
Founded 1802
No religious affiliation
Small town
Semester
Admissions Director: Deborah McDonald
Phone: 845.938.5760
Email:
admissions@westpoint.edu
Early
Action/Decision
Early Action/Decision application deadline: N/A
Regular
Decision
Regular decision deadline: February 28
Decisions are mailed by May 1.
Transfers
Transfer
application deadline: N/A.
Test scores
Applicants should submit scores from the SAT or the ACT with Writing.
Applicants should take all tests by March 1.
Interview:
Required.
Overall acceptance rate:
11%
Top 10% of high school students: 42%
SAT score (25/75 percentile): 1490-2010
ACT score (25/75 percentile): 26-32
Tuition and Room & Board are covered by the U.S. Government. All students are on Active Duty as
members of the U.S. Army and receive an annual salary of approximately $10,150.
Undergrad student body 4,621
Greek life: N/A
5 year graduation rate: 81%
Out of state students: 96%
Male/female ratio: 82%/18%
International: 1%
Students living in campus housing: 100%
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