Excellent

Score: 78/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

United States Military Academy

4-Year Public

📍 West Point, New York 10996

🌐 www.westpoint.edu/

United States Military Academy — acceptance rate 14%

United States Military Academy campus, West Point, NY. Photo: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

A+

91/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

87/100

Experience

A+

94/100

Prestige

B+

76/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,508

Total Enrollment

85%

Graduation Rate

96%

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

14%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at United States Military Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

87.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,355

Average SAT

Median ACT

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

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🏆 Where United States Military Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Military Applied Sciences, Other

of 2 schools

🥈

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

of 26 schools

🥉

Legal Studies

of 42 schools

🥉

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

of 33 schools

🥉

Applied Psychology

of 30 schools

Systems Science and Theory

of 13 schools

Engineering/Industrial Management

#16

International Relations and Affairs

of 92 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Mechanical Engineering 84 grads/yr Economics, General 76 grads/yr Systems Engineering 62 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 59 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 58 grads/yr Legal Studies 57 grads/yr Military Applied Sciences, Other 51 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 43 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 41 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 39 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 35 grads/yr Systems Science and Theory 30 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 27 grads/yr Sociology, General 27 grads/yr Applied Psychology 26 grads/yr Geography 25 grads/yr Nuclear Engineering 21 grads/yr Chemistry, General 19 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from United States Military Academy's top programs commonly pursue.

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Aerospace engineers

$135k/yr 71,600 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Mechanical engineers

$102k/yr 293,100 jobs

Cost estimators

$77k/yr 221,400 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Economics teachers, postsecondary

$120k/yr 15,800 jobs

Economists

$115k/yr 17,600 jobs

Student Demographics

4,508

Total Students

22%

Women

99%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic 11%

Black 10%

Asian 12%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at United States Military Academy?

United States Military Academy has an acceptance rate of 14%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.

How much does it cost to attend United States Military Academy?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at United States Military Academy?

The graduation rate at United States Military Academy is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is United States Military Academy a good school?

United States Military Academy has a Repit College Score of 78/100 (Grade: A). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend United States Military Academy?

United States Military Academy has a total enrollment of 4,508 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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