United States Naval Academy: Review & Facts

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United States Naval Academy is a medium four-year, public school with 4,450 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1845 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Academic Offerings

At United States Naval Academy you can obtain your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
31
United States Naval Academy implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Political Science, and Physics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at United States Naval Academy is excellent at 97% (well above Maryland average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
97%
Good
The graduation rate at United States Naval Academy is great - 90%.

Student to faculty ratio at United States Naval Academy is good, 8:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
11%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 12,927 applications were submitted and 1,390 were accepted, so it is challenging to get admitted at this school.

United States Naval Academy will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at United States Naval Academy in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

ROTC
Available
No
United States Naval Academy offers study abroad programs.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

United States Naval Academy provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 4,700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

United States Naval Academy Location and Address

Postal Address:
United States Naval Academy
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, Maryland
21402-1300, USA
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