United States Military Academy

Common Data Set 2024-25

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Acceptance Rate

12.5%

Applications

12,320

Admitted

1,534

Enrolled

1,195

SAT Composite

1210-1420

SAT Math

600-720

SAT Reading

600-710

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

First Name:
Glenn
Last Name:
West
Title:
Statistical Assistant
Office:
Office of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:
West Point, NY
City:
West Point
State
NY
Zipcode
10996
Country:
USA
Phone:
845-938-7377
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:
606 Thayer 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
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

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
931
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
0
All other degree-seeking: males
2498
Total degree-seeking: males
3429
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
50
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
3479
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
3479
Total All Part-Tim Students: Males
0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
264
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
0
All other degree-seeking: females
715
Total degree-seeking: females
979
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
15
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
994
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
994
Total Part-Tim Students: Females
0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
0
Total all undergraduates
4473
Total all graduate
0
Grand Total All Students
4473
Nonresidents
16
Hispanic/Latino
161
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
86
White, non-Hispanic
756
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
9
Asian, non-Hispanic
147
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
6
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
14
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
0
TOTAL
1195
Nonresidents
60
Hispanic/Latino
515
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
396
White, non-Hispanic
2800
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
40
Asian, non-Hispanic
518
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
29
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
48
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2
TOTAL
4408
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date.
95
Nonresidents
60
Hispanic/Latino
515
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
396
White, non-Hispanic
2807
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
40
Asian, non-Hispanic
520
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
29
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
49
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
57
TOTAL
4473
Bachelor's degrees
1072
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1191
Total
1191
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1190
Total
1190
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1003
Total
1003
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
30
Total
30
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
3
Total
3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1036
Total
1036
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
87
Total
87
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1214
Total
1214
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1213
Total
1213
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
985
Total
985
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
47
Total
47
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
4
Total
4
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1036
Total
1036
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
85.4
Total
85.4

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
43
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
67
Percent in top half of high school graduating class
91
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
9
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
8549
Total first-time, first-year females who applied
3771
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
1175
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
359
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled
931
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled
264
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
931
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
75.57
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
8.67
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
9.85
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
3.07
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
2.05
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
.55
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
.16
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
.08
Percent who had GPA below 1.0
0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
0
Total
100
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
264
Total
0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
0
Total
0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied
12316
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
1534
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
1195
Total first-time, first-year who applied
782
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:
4.1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
100
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
81
Total first-time, first-year who applied
11397
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
1419
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
1098
Total first-time, first-year who applied
137
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
19
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
16
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
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
Important
Talent/ability
Important
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Not 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 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.
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
68
Percent Submitting ACT Scores
32
Number Submitting SAT Scores
817
Number Submitting ACT Scores
378
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1210
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
710
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
600
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
670
SAT Math: 75th Percentile
720
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
27
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
31
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
33
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
26
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
29
ACT Math: 75th Percentile
32
ACT English: 25th Percentile
26
ACT English: 50th Percentile
32
ACT English: 75th Percentile
34
ACT Science: 25th Percentile
26
ACT Science: 50th Percentile
30
ACT Science: 75th Percentile
33
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
28
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
46
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
22
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
100
SAT Math: 700-800
36
SAT Math: 600-699
42
SAT Math: 500-599
21
SAT Math: 400-499
1
SAT Math: Total
100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600
31
SAT Composite: 1200-1399
47
SAT Composite: 1000-1199
21
SAT Composite: 800-999
1
SAT Composite: Total
100
ACT Composite: 30-36
57
ACT Composite: 24-29
31
ACT Composite: 18-23
12
ACT English: 30-36
60
ACT English: 24-29
28
ACT English: 18-23
11
ACT English: 12-17
1
ACT Math: 30-36
43
ACT Math: 24-29
44
ACT Math: 18-23
12
ACT Math: 12-17
1
ACT Reading: 30-36
66
ACT Reading: 24-29
22
ACT Reading: 18-23
12
ACT Reading: 12-17
1
ACT Science: 30-36
55
ACT Science: 24-29
32
ACT Science: 18-23
13

D. Transfer Admission

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
No
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
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
Internships
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Undergraduate Research
Yes
Computer literacy
Yes
English (including composition)
Yes
Foreign languages
Yes
History
Yes
Physical Education
Yes
Humanities
Yes
Intensive writing
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)
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
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
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
1195
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
4473

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
688
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
116
C. Total number who are females
158
D. Total number who are males
530
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
9
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
327
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
361
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
89
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
8
C. Total number who are females
25
D. Total number who are males
64
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
2
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
57
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
32
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
777
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
124
C. Total number who are females
183
D. Total number who are males
594
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
11
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
384
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
393
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
6.22
based on ____ students
4473
and ____ faculty
718
2-9
314
10-19
1566
20-29
62
30-39
2
40-49
0
50-99
0
100+
0
Total
1944
2-9
8
10-19
63
20-29
4
30-39
0
40-49
0
50-99
0
100+
0
Total
75

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
Natural resources and conservation
1.65
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
.82
Computer and information sciences
5.03
Engineering
23.8
Engineering technologies
5.4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
4.57
Law/legal studies
5.22
English
.82
Biological/life sciences
2.65
Mathematics and statistics
1.65
Military science and military technologies
6.04
Interdisciplinary studies
4.3
Parks and recreation
1.28
Philosophy and religious studies
.82
Physical sciences
3.02
Psychology
4.85
Social sciences
22.23
Business/marketing
3.93
History
1.92
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100