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Among the most selective in the Northeast — known for engineering
United States Naval Academy is a public suburban institution in Annapolis, Maryland. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1308.
A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
92% of students graduate within four years.
Established
1845
Motto
Ex Scientia Tridens
Mascot
Bill the Goat
Type
U.S. service academy
Conference
American Athletic Conference
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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9%Acceptance
1308SAT Avg
4,465Students
8:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
United States Naval Academy Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate9.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1308
Reading & WritingMid: 650
600700
MathMid: 660
600720
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 29
2431
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (out-of-state)—
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (26)
Student Body
Undergrads
4,465
Gender Split
30% / 70%
Women / Men
Race & Ethnicity
White 58%
Black 6%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 10%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate91.8%
Freshman Retention96.1%
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
116High
Estimated from MD state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Baltimorepop. 570K
23 mi(40 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
30 mi(52 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
97 mi(168 min)