Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis — editorial overview (Annapolis, MD)
The United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, in the southern part of Maryland. Students are called Midshipmen. The education is world-class, and there are no tuition or fees charged to attend. However, getting admitted is a difficult process, requiring a letter of rec...
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