More selective than 96% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
74% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 45% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose United States Naval 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.
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United States Naval 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 Naval Academy is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 700 |
| SAT math | 600 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1210 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
United States Naval Academy admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 9% | 610–700 | 600–710 | 25–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 9% | 600–700 | 600–720 | 24–31 | 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 Naval Academy compared with other Maryland colleges?
United States Naval Academy has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | 6% | 94% | $18,809 |
| 2 | United States Naval Academy | 9% | 93% | — |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park | 45% | 89% | $15,678 |
| 4 | Coppin State University | 46% | 26% | $9,977 |
| 5 | Washington Adventist University | 46% | 29% | $18,526 |
| 6 | St. John's College | 55% | 71% | $45,597 |
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at United States Naval Academy
College Scorecard; IPEDS
United States Naval Academy admissions questions
What is the United States Naval Academy acceptance rate?
United States Naval Academy accepts 9% of applicants, about 1 in 11. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,379 of 14,727 applicants were admitted.
Does United States Naval Academy require the SAT or ACT?
United States Naval Academy considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 74% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?
The middle 50% of United States Naval Academy enrolled first-year students scored 1210–1410 on the SAT and 25–31 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 Naval Academy?
85% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,175 of 1,379).
Is United States Naval Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Naval Academy accepted 9% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 9% 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 Naval Academy overview