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United States Naval Academy admissions

Annapolis, Maryland · Public · 4,474 undergrads

United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,405 of 15,149, federal IPEDS data). United States Naval Academy requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1210–1410.

The numbers

Applied
15,149
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
25–31
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
84%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into United States Naval Academy?

9.3% of applicants get in

Almost everyone who applies is turned down, including many students with perfect grades. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1210–1410 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.

15,149 applied, 1,405 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does United States Naval 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 usna.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

Early rounds and deadlines

United States Naval Academy doesn't offer early decision or early action.

82days
Regular decision
Due Sunday, Jan 31, 2027

Questions people ask

What is United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,405 of 15,149, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1210–1410. 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)
  • Deadlines: usna.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
  • Test rule: usna.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)

Updated Nov 5, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers