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United States Naval Academy

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 4,667
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 8%
Students retention rate 98%
On-time graduation rate 91%

Located in Annapolis, Maryland, USNA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at USNA is 8%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, USNA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

USNA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

8.4%

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of United States Naval Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of United States Naval Academy students is 91.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 92.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 90.7%.

91.3%

  • asian 89.5% 77 students
  • African American 82.1% 69 students
  • white 92.1% 676 students
  • unknown 100.0% 12 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 8 students
  • hispanic 92.1% 129 students
  • International Students 75.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 93.9% 93 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football American Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Patriot League
  • Basketball Patriot League
  • Track and Cross Country Patriot League

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

United States Naval Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

United States Naval Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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