Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required January 31
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
606 Thayer Rd
West Point
NY
10996
Phone
(845) 938-4011
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 31, 2027
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
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
Required
Essay or Personal Statement
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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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
12% of 13,781 applicants were admitted
Women
9% of 4,219 applicants were admitted
Men
13% of 9,562 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,198 (75%) of 1,600 admitted students enrolled
Women
253 (70%) of 363 admitted students enrolled
Men
945 (76%) of 1,237 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
76%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
0.6%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 665 average , 600-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
38.5%
Score of 600 - 700
40.3%
Score of 500 - 600
20.4%
Score of 400 - 500
0.8%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 654 average , 610-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
32.3%
Score of 600 - 700
46.5%
Score of 500 - 600
19.4%
Score of 400 - 500
1.8%
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
54.6%
Score of 24 - 29
39.7%
Score of 18 - 23
5.7%
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
44.9%
Score of 24 - 29
49.7%
Score of 18 - 23
5.1%
Score of 12 - 17
0.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 30
Score of 30 - 36
58%
Score of 24 - 29
33.1%
Score of 18 - 23
8.6%
Score of 12 - 17
0.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 47%
Top quarter: 78%
Top half: 95%
National Merit Scholar
4%
Valedictorian
5%
Class President
10%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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