United States Naval Academy at Annapolis acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 9.3% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 1,374 of 16,265 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 610–700, SAT Math 600–710, ACT 25–31. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 4,474
Larger than 76% of colleges
National median 1,603
About United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis is located in Annapolis, MD. It admits 9.3% of applicants and reports an 88.2% graduation rate.
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United States Naval Academy at Annapolis admitted 9.3% of 16,265 applicants.
- Applicants16,265
9.3% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted1,374
86.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,183
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 610–700
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 600–710
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 25–31
- 136
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- 1210–1410
- ACT, middle 50%
- 25–31
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Tuition & fees
- $0
- Average net price
- Not reported in the 2025 federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 0%
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Liberal arts college
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United States Naval Academy at AnnapolisAnnapolis, MD, United States
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Campus
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
Annapolis, MD, United States
- Public
- Liberal arts college
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityBaltimore, MD · about 23 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
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- Website
- usna.edu
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What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Academics
Highly selective
Admits a quarter of applicants or fewer.
Admit rate 9.3%
Serious academics
Students describe a rigorous, study-first culture.
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Service academy
Federal military academy with a service commitment after graduation.
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Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
Campus life
Conservative-leaning
Campus culture leans politically conservative.
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Dry campus
Alcohol is not permitted on campus.
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
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What is the USNA acceptance rate for 2026?
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis admitted 9.3% of 16,265 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
What is the graduation rate at USNA?
88.2% of first-time, full-time students at United States Naval Academy at Annapolis graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
Is USNA the same as United States Naval Academy at Annapolis?
Yes. USNA is the common short name for United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.
What colleges are similar to USNA?
The closest matches are Stanford University, Yale University, and Harvard University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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