United States Military AcademyAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 31, 2026
212 Days Left
Admissions Department
646 Swift Road West Point, NY 10996
(845) 938-4011
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics4
Science2
Foreign Language2
Social Studies1
History1
Academic Electives2
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequiredJanuary 31
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
646 Swift Road
West Point
NY
10996
Phone
(845) 938-4011
Fax
(845) 938-3021
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 31, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications not accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
4 required for all freshmen
Other
Candidates will be notified if they can compete for admission into West Point after the Service Academies Pre-candidate Questionnaire is submitted to West Point's Admission office required for freshmen
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
EthnicityX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
14% of 11,430 applicants were admitted
Women
10% of 3,349 applicants were admitted
Men
16% of 8,081 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,210 (76%) of 1,598 admitted students enrolled
Women
240 (72%) of 335 admitted students enrolled
Men
970 (77%) of 1,263 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
77%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 662 average , 600-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
37.6%
Score of 600 - 700
41.5%
Score of 500 - 600
18.4%
Score of 400 - 500
2.5%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 652 average , 600-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
29.6%
Score of 600 - 700
48.3%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
2.1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 28-33 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
54.8%
Score of 24 - 29
36.4%
Score of 18 - 23
8.8%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 29
Score of 30 - 36
44.3%
Score of 24 - 29
44.6%
Score of 18 - 23
9.7%
Score of 12 - 17
1.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 30
Score of 30 - 36
56.8%
Score of 24 - 29
30.8%
Score of 18 - 23
11.8%
Score of 12 - 17
0.7%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 41%
Top quarter: 69%
Top half: 92%
National Merit Scholar
2%
Valedictorian
6%
Class President
9%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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