More selective than 96% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
69% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose United States Military Academy over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
United States Military Academy SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, United States Military Academy is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 710 |
| SAT math | 600 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1430 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
United States Military Academy admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 12% | 600–710 | 600–720 | 27–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 14% | 600–700 | 600–730 | 28–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is United States Military Academy compared with other New York colleges?
United States Military Academy has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cornell University | 9% | 95% | $28,690 |
| 3 | Barnard College | 9% | 93% | $28,800 |
| 4 | The Juilliard School | 9% | 93% | $43,571 |
| 5 | New York University | 9% | 88% | $37,050 |
| 6 | United States Military Academy | 12% | 87% | — |
| 7 | Hamilton College | 14% | 91% | $28,985 |
| 8 | Colgate University | 14% | 91% | $28,786 |
| 9 | Webb Institute | 14% | 88% | $73,043 |
| 10 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 17% | — | $47,181 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at United States Military Academy
College Scorecard; IPEDS
United States Military Academy admissions questions
What is the United States Military Academy acceptance rate?
United States Military Academy accepts 12% of applicants, about 1 in 8. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,598 of 11,430 applicants were admitted.
Does United States Military Academy require the SAT or ACT?
United States Military Academy requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 69% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for United States Military Academy?
The middle 50% of United States Military Academy enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1430 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at United States Military Academy?
76% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,210 of 1,598).
Is United States Military Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Military Academy accepted 12% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 14% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to United States Military Academy overview