United States Military Academy

United States Military Academy is a mid-size public liberal arts college located in West Point, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,408. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 12% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 12 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. The 4-year graduation rate is 86%, 41 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.