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United States Military Academy, USMA, is a federal military academy in West Point, New York. Also known as West Point, it was established in 1802 making it the oldest service academy in the USA. It sits on a campus of 15,974 acres and awards a Bachelor of Science degree. Military instruction, physical instruction, and academics form several aspects of the curriculum at USMA. The academy has 11 centers of excellence.
USMA at West Point sponsors baseball, basketball, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, rifle, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track, and wrestling teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. All cadets are required to participate in at least one sport at the intercollegiate, intramural or club level every semester. Cadets can choose from over a hundred clubs and organizations. No tuition fees are charged and cadets are given free food and other amenities. In exchange cadets have to provide two years of active and three years of reserve duty after graduation.
The main campus of United States Military Academy is in West Point, NY (a large suburb). The school is a public school. United States Military Academy offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, mathematics, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
United States Military Academy does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 16% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 560 to 670. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 590 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at United States Military Academy are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,487 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at United States Military Academy.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. United States Military Academy makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at United States Military Academy belong to the Conference USA and Patriot League for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army."
More complete details are provided below.
United States Military Academy
646 Swift Rd (ATTN: MASG)
West Point, NY 10996-1905
General Phone: (845) 938-4011
http://www.usma.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 440 | foreign language and literature, economics, history courses, political science and government, geography courses, social studies, Regional studies, American government and politics, ... |
| Business and Management | 231 | MIS, management science, management information systems |
| Engineering | 214 | civil engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, military technologies, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, operations research, environmental engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Law | 46 | legal professions |
| Mathematics | 28 | systems science and theory, math |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer and info science courses, computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 24 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 21 | general philosophy |
| Science | 19 | physics, chemistry courses, physical sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | educational administration |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Military Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,179 | 39 |
In 2007-2008, United States Military Academy had a total enrollment of 4,487 students (4,410 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 85% |
| Women | 15% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 50% |
| (Foreign Students) | 50% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 10% |
| California | 8% |
| New York | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
United States Military Academy offers campus housing for 4,400 of its 4,410 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of West Point, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,133 | 1,582 | 16% | 1,263 | 80% |
| Men | 8,075 | 1,336 | 17% | 1,071 | 80% |
| Women | 1,058 | 246 | 23% | 192 | 78% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
United States Military Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289300)
United States Military Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $156,853 | 6 | $142,941 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $156,853 | 6 | $142,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 115 | $142,337 | 37 | $135,447 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $113,862 | 28 | $108,768 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $88,547 | 41 | $87,997 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $71,328 | 9 | $75,456 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 260 | $118,492 | 115 | $107,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Military Technologies
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History (United States)
Economics, General
European History
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
Geography, Other
History, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, Other
Systems Science and Theory
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United States Military Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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