United States Military Academy

West Point, New York · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

Not available

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

87.1%

Admission rate

12%

Undergrad size

4,408

In-state tuition

Not available

Out-of-state tuition

Not available

Cost of attendance

Not available

Median earnings (10y)

Not available

Admissions

SAT average
1,355
ACT midpoint
31
Retention
94.6%
Locale
Town

Programs breakdown

19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (44%), social sciences (33%), humanities & arts (12%).

  • STEM44%
  • Business4%
  • Humanities & arts12%
  • Social sciences33%
  • Trades & services7%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Mechanical Engineering.Bachelor's130
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Bachelor's118
Economics.Bachelor's118
Military Applied Sciences.Bachelor's111
Geography and Cartography.Bachelor's111
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's109
Non-Professional Legal Studies.Bachelor's107
International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelor's104
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's95
History.Bachelor's90
Engineering-Related Fields.Bachelor's88
Systems Engineering.Bachelor's86
Civil Engineering.Bachelor's66
Biology, General.Bachelor's58
Sociology.Bachelor's47
Systems Science and Theory.Bachelor's46
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's43
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Bachelor's42
Operations Research.Bachelor's42
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's41
Chemical Engineering.Bachelor's38
Nuclear Engineering.Bachelor's34
Cognitive Science.Bachelor's32
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.Bachelor's30
Statistics.Bachelor's30
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's27
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's24
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.Bachelor's23
Physics.Bachelor's23
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's20
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's18
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's18
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Bachelor's16
Chemistry.Bachelor's16
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's14
Philosophy.Bachelor's14
Mathematics.Bachelor's9
Area Studies.Bachelor's8

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About United States Military Academy

United States Military Academy is a mid-sized institution located in West Point, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,408 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Social sciences, Military tech.

Cost & tuition

Published net-price data for United States Military Academy is not available in the most recent federal release.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 87.1%, a strong completion outcome. 94.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit.

Programs & majors

United States Military Academy confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Social sciences, Military tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (44% of credentials), social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

United States Military Academy accepts 12% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,355. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.

Location & campus

Set in West Point, New York (town), United States Military Academy draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about United States Military Academy

Q.What is the graduation rate at United States Military Academy?

United States Military Academy has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into United States Military Academy?

United States Military Academy admits 12% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.

Q.Where is United States Military Academy located?

United States Military Academy is located in West Point, New York (ZIP 10996).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with United States Military Academy at their official website.