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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into United States Naval Academy, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

11
%
Acceptance rate
1310
SAT Midpoint
January 31
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into United States Naval Academy?

11%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, The Naval Academy accepted 11% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.

In the most recent year, 12,927 people applied and 1,390 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
399 / 3582 (11%)
Men
991 / 9345 (11%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at United States Naval Academy:

100%
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60.0
40.0
20.0
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2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

84%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 84% ended up enrolling at United States Naval Academy, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into United States Naval Academy by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things The Naval Academy considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into United States Naval Academy?

1310
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

62% of freshmen who attended The Naval Academy were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 84% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

The Naval Academy is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

74%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

45%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
Math Mean
660
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
650
75th Percentile
720
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1200
Composite Mean
1310
75th Percentile
1440

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to United States Naval Academy. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 31
Regular admission deadline
April 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

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