United States Military Academy admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,534 of 12,320, federal IPEDS data). United States Military Academy requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200–1430.
The numbers
Applied
12,320
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
27–33
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
4.10
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
78%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
United States Military Academy doesn't offer early decision or early action.
82days
Regular decision
Due Sunday, Jan 31, 2027
Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2024.
What United States Military Academy looks at
Counts most
How hard your classes were, GPA, SAT or ACT scores, interview, character.
Counts a lot
Essay, recommendations, activities, talent or ability, showing interest (visits, emails).
Also considered
Class rank, volunteering, work experience.
As United States Military Academy rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.
Questions people ask
What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Military Academy admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,534 of 12,320, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for United States Military Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200–1430. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
