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The main campus of United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (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, and liberal arts.
United States Military Academy does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 14% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 570 to 670. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 600 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, United States Military Academy had 4,448 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Many students at United States Military Academy live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school 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
hd2005al Research/Analysis Branch
West Point, NY 10996-2101
General Phone: (845) 938-4200
Admissions Phone: (845) 938-4041
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 938-4041
http://www.usma.edu
United States Military Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 434 | political science and government, economics, history, foreign language and literature, geography, diversity studies, humanities, international relations |
| Engineering | 311 | mechanical engineering, systems engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, military technologies, electrical engineering, operations research, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 100 | behavioral sciences, psychology courses |
| Science | 65 | chemistry, chemistry courses, physics courses |
| Business And Management | 62 | management sciences |
| Law | 53 | pre-law |
| Mathematics | 42 | systems science and theory, mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | general philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer science, information science |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Military Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,131 | 31 |
In 2005, United States Military Academy had a total enrollment of 4,448 students (4,448 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 86% |
| Women | 14% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 11% |
| California | 9% |
| New York | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Federated States of Micronesia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 99 % |
United States Military Academy offers campus housing for 4,400 of its 4,448 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,778 | 1,548 | 14% | 1,199 | 77% |
| Men | 8,427 | 1,304 | 15% | 1,027 | 79% |
| Women | 2,351 | 244 | 10% | 172 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 938-4041
Financial Aid:
United States Military Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 938-4041
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $70,661 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $70,661 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 32 | $50,241 | 48 | $45,157 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $50,241 | 48 | $45,157 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Military Technologies
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| 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 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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