The U.S. Naval academy is a four year federal service academy that offers the select few who are admitted an excellent education for free, in exchange for service to the country after graduation. The Naval Academy is routinely among the best public liberal arts colleges, and is subsequently highly selective. Students must have top academic credentials, a nomination from a member of Congress, the Vice-President or the President and must be medically cleared and physically fit. Once admitted, students become Midshipmen and adhere to the strict moral and ethical standards of the U.S. Navy. The midshipmen command structure is complex and accountable, reflecting the discipline and order that students can expect in their years of service following graduation. Students form close bonds and lasting relationships as they take challenging courses, routine physical examinations and military training exercises together.
| Website | http://www.usna.edu |
| Admissions Phone | 410 293-4361 |
| Admissions Email | webmail@usna.edu |
| Codes | SAT: 5809 ACT: 1742 FAFSA: N/A CSS Profile: N/A |
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland; 30 miles from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. |
| College Type | Public |
| College Newspaper | The Navy Times |
| Enrollment | ~4,500 undergraduate students |
| Popular Programs | Engineering, History, Economics |
| Student Life | Student life centers around athletics, as all students are required to compete at the intercollegiate or intramural level. Students take advantage of extracurricular clubs and organizations like music groups, the debate society, academic honor societies and even The Log, a humor magazine first published in 1913. The annual Army-Navy game takes the cake as the most important sporting event of the year. |
| International | ~1% of undergrads; TOEFL: Required; SAT or ACT: Required; Must be a US citizen to attend |
| Transfer | Yes, but must complete the four year course |
| Crossover | University of Pennsylvania, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, Harvard |
| Other | Most Selective (~10% admitted), Common Application |
Lynn Radlauer Lubell, Publisher of InLikeMe.com and Founder of Admission By Design, an Educational Consultancy based in Boca Raton, Florida.
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