United States Military Academy Admission
Acceptance Rate
13.98%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
75.72%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,173
SAT Scores
1,330
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,559 students have applied and 1,501 students have allowed to admit to United States Military Academy (Acceptance rate: 11.95%). West Point's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 78.15 % where 1,173 students have finally enrolled out of 1,501 admitted students.
West Point acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as United States Naval Academy and United States Air Force Academy, its acceptance rate is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 48.09%).
West Point enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 57.47%).
How to Apply to United States Military Academy
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply West Point.
| Admission | https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/steps-to-admission |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at West Point and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at United States Military Academy is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of United States Military Academy is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,240). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| United States Military Academy | 1,330 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,240 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At United States Military Academy, 731 students submitted SAT scores (62% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,330 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 660 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 680 | 740 |
| Total | 1,220 | 1,340 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At United States Military Academy, 442 students submitted ACT scores (38% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 33 |
| English | 26 | 31 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 29 | 32 |
West Point Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to United States Military Academy. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |