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United States Military Academy

West Point, New York · Public · 4,408 undergrads

United States Military Academy admits 12% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 31, 2027.

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Can I get into United States Military Academy?

12% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1200–1430 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

12,320 applied, 1,534 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does United States Military Academy cost?

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Does United States Military Academy need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on westpoint.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

4,408
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Town
Campus setting in West Point, NY.
95%
of first-years come back for year two.
81%
finish in four years. 85% within six.

Lists United States Military Academy is on

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Questions people ask

Is United States Military Academy test-optional for fall 2027?
No. United States Military Academy requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on westpoint.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?
12% for fall 2024: 1,534 of 12,320 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for United States Military Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200 to 1430 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
When is the United States Military Academy application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Jan 31, 2027. Checked on apply.westpoint.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is United States Military Academy's graduation rate?
85% of students finish within six years and 81% within four (IPEDS).