United States Military Academy

Common Data Set 2023-24

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Acceptance Rate

14.0%

Applications

11,430

Admitted

1,598

Enrolled

1,210

SAT Composite

1220-1420

SAT Math

600-730

SAT Reading

600-700

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

First Name:
Kellie
Last Name:
Delmonico
Title:
Deputy Chief, OIR
Office:
Office of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:
West Point, NY
City:
West Point
State
NY
Zipcode
10996
Country:
USA
Phone:
845-938-4701
Email Address:
g5institutionalresearch@westpoint.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?
Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
https://www.westpoint.edu/about/institutional-accreditation-and-assessment
Name of College/University:
United States Military Academy at West Point
Street Address Line 1:
646 Swift Road
City
West Point
State
NY
Zip
10996
Country:
USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)
845
Main Phone Number:
938-4011
WWW Home Page Address:
https://www.westpoint.edu/
Main Institution Email
PAOinformation@westpoint.edu
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:
606 Thayer Road
Street Address (if different) Line 2:
Bldg. 606
City
West Point
State
NY
Zip
10996
Country:
USA
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):
845
Admissions Phone Number:
938-4041
Admissions Email Address:
admissions@westpoint.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:
https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions
Source of institutional control (Check only one):
Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:
Coeducational
Academic year calendar:
Semester
Bachelor's
Yes
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
https://www.westpoint.edu/about/office-of-engagement-and-retention

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
970
All other degree-seeking: males
2496
Total degree-seeking: males
3466
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
53
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
3519
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
0
Total degree-seeking: males
0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males
0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: males
0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: males
0
Total All Full-Time Students: Males
3519
Total All Part-Tim Students: Males
0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
240
All other degree-seeking: females
733
Total degree-seeking: females
973
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
16
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
989
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
0
Total degree-seeking: females
0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: females
0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females
0
Total Full-Time Students: Females
989
Total Part-Tim Students: Females
0
Total all graduate
0
Grand Total All Students
4508
Nonresidents
16
Hispanic/Latino
137
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
106
White, non-Hispanic
732
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
14
Asian, non-Hispanic
143
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
9
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
15
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1
TOTAL
1173
Nonresidents
59
Hispanic/Latino
545
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
482
White, non-Hispanic
2683
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
38
Asian, non-Hispanic
412
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
27
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
75
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7
TOTAL
4328
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
96
Nonresidents
59
Hispanic/Latino
545
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
483
White, non-Hispanic
2693
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
38
Asian, non-Hispanic
414
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
27
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
75
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
59
TOTAL
4393
Bachelor's degrees
963
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1214
Total
1214
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1213
Total
1213
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
985
Total
985
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
47
Total
47
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
4
Total
4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1036
Total
1036
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
85.40
Total
85.40
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1268
Total
1268
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1267
Total
1267
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1073
Total
1073
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
33
Total
33
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
5
Total
5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1111
Total
1111
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
87.69
Total
87.69

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
41
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
69
Percent in top half of high school graduating class
92
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
8
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
2
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
99
Total first-time, first-year males who applied
8081
Total first-time, first-year females who applied
3349
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
1263
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
335
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
970
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
240
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
970
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
77
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
9
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
1
Total
100
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
240
Total
0
Total
0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied
11430
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
1598
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
1210
Total first-time, first-year who applied
745
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
96
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
4.03
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
100
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
82
Total first-time, first-year who applied
10591
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
1487
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
1115
Total first-time, first-year who applied
94
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
15
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
13
Does your institution have an application fee?
No
Does your institution have an application closing date?
Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month
1
Application closing date (fall): Day
31
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
No
Yes, on a rolling basis:
Considered
Date: Month
11
Date: Day
1
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
Yes
Weeks
1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
No
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
No
High school completion requirement
GED
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?
None
Total academic units
19
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
2
Of these, units that must be lab
2
Foreign language
1
Social studies
1
History
2
Open admission policy as described above for all students
All applicants must meet certain requirements specified by public law in order to be considered for admission to West Point. Applicants will be evaluated on academic performance, the ability to demonstrate leadership potential, and physical aptitude. To apply for admission to West Point all applicants must secure a nomination from an approved source (Congress, the President, Vice President, or Department of the Army), be at least 17 but not yet 23 years of age by July 1 of year of entry, unmarried U.S. citizen (foreign national with approval), have no parental obligations or responsibilities, be in good physical and mental health and pass the Qualifying Medical Exam and the Candidate Fitness Assessment. Applicants should start their candidate file by submitting the Candidate Questionnaire in spring of their junior year. Applicants are advised to seek nominations from as many sources as possible and to contact the Admissions office between July 1 and January 15, of senior year.
other (explain):
Other
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Considered
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Very Important
Application Essay
Important
Recommendation(s)
Important
Interview
Very Important
Extracurricular activities
Very Important
Talent/ability
Important
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Considered
Alumni/ae relation
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant’s interest
Important
Please provide additional information if the importance of any specific academic or nonacademic factors differ by academic program.
All applicants must meet specific requirements specified by public law to be considered for admission to West Point. Applicants will be evaluated on academic performance, the ability to demonstrate leadership potential, and physical aptitude. To apply for admission to West Point, all applicants must secure a nomination from an approved source (Congress, the President, Vice President, or Department of the Army), be at least 17 but not yet 23 years of age by July 1 of year of entry, unmarried U.S. citizen (foreign national with approval), have no parental obligations or responsibilities, be in good physical and mental health and pass the Qualifying Medical Exam and the Candidate Fitness Assessment. Applicants should start their candidate file by submitting the Candidate Questionnaire in the spring of their junior year. Applicants are advised to seek nominations from as many sources as possible and to contact the Admissions office between July 1 and January 15 of senior year.
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
Yes
SAT or ACT
Required
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
No
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month
1
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day
31
AP
Yes
Institutional Exam
Yes
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
69
Percent Submitting ACT Scores
31
Number Submitting SAT Scores
839
Number Submitting ACT Scores
371
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1220
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1330
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
1420
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
600
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
660
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
700
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
600
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
670
SAT Math: 75th Percentile
730
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
28
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
31
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
33
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
27
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
29
ACT Math: 75th Percentile
32
ACT English: 25th Percentile
27
ACT English: 50th Percentile
31
ACT English: 75th Percentile
34
ACT Science: 25th Percentile
27
ACT Science: 50th Percentile
31
ACT Science: 75th Percentile
33
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
29
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
32
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
35
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
30
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
48
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
20
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
2
SAT Math: 700-800
38
SAT Math: 600-699
42
SAT Math: 500-599
18
SAT Math: 400-499
3
SAT Composite: 1400-1600
32
SAT Composite: 1200-1399
47
SAT Composite: 1000-1199
19
SAT Composite: 800-999
2
ACT Composite: 30-36
64
ACT Composite: 24-29
30
ACT Composite: 18-23
6
ACT English: 30-36
60
ACT English: 24-29
28
ACT English: 18-23
11
ACT Math: 30-36
45
ACT Math: 24-29
48
ACT Math: 18-23
7
ACT Reading: 30-36
73
ACT Reading: 24-29
20
ACT Reading: 18-23
7
ACT Reading: 12-17
1
ACT Science: 30-36
57
ACT Science: 24-29
35
ACT Science: 18-23
8

D. Transfer Admission

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
No
Total
0
Total
0
Total
0

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Double major
Yes
Exchange student program (domestic)
Yes
Honors Program
Yes
Independent study
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Undergraduate Research
Yes
Computer literacy
Yes
English (including composition)
Yes
Foreign languages
Yes
History
Yes
Physical Education
Yes
Humanities
Yes
Mathematics
Yes
Philosophy
Yes
Sciences (biological or physical)
Yes
Social science
Yes
Other (describe):
Yes
Describe:
Military Science

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
93
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
100
Percent who live off campus or commute
0
Percent of students age 25 and older
0
Average age of full-time students
19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
19
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
94
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
100
Percent who live off campus or commute
0
Percent of students age 25 and older
1
Average age of full-time students
20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
20
Campus Ministries
Yes
Choral groups
Yes
Dance
Yes
Drama/theater
Yes
International Student Organization
Yes
Literary magazine
Yes
Model UN
Yes
Music ensembles
Yes
Pep band
Yes
Radio station
Yes
Student government
Yes
Student newspaper
Yes
Student-run film society
Yes
Television station
Yes
Yearbook
Yes
Coed residence halls
Yes

H. Financial Aid

Total Scholarships/Grants
0
Total Self-Help
0
Total Scholarships/Grants
0
Total Self-Help
0

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
622
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
110
C. Total number who are females
144
D. Total number who are males
478
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
297
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
325
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
142
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
12
C. Total number who are females
32
D. Total number who are males
110
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
2
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
82
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
60
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
764
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
122
C. Total number who are females
176
D. Total number who are males
588
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
6
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
379
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
385
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
7
based on ____ students
4508
and ____ faculty
669
2-9
259
10-19
1578
20-29
64
30-39
3
40-49
0
50-99
0
100+
0
Total
1904
2-9
9
10-19
114
20-29
2
30-39
0
40-49
0
50-99
0
100+
0
Total
125

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
Natural resources and conservation
1.5
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
0.1
Computer and information sciences
5.1
Engineering
21.5
Engineering technologies
5.1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
6.2
Law/legal studies
5.5
English
0.8
Biological/life sciences
3.6
Mathematics and statistics
2.0
Military science and military technologies
4.2
Interdisciplinary studies
3.7
Parks and recreation
1.3
Philosophy and religious studies
0.7
Physical sciences
2.3
Psychology
5.9
Social sciences
21.5
Business/marketing
5.2
History
3.5
TOTAL (should = 100%)
99.7