
United States Military Academy
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
96%
Acceptance Rate
14%
Total Enrollment
4,552
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
7:1
About United States Military Academy
United States Military Academy is a public 4-year institution located in the town fringe setting of West Point, New York. With a total enrollment of 4,552 students (IPEDS 2023), the Academy is one of the nation's premier military institutions. Its technical and vocational offerings include associate-level programs in Engineering/Industrial Management, Computer and Information Systems Security, Nuclear Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology, covering a range of high-demand STEM disciplines.
The Academy reports an 85% completion rate and an exceptionally high 96% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), demonstrating the strong commitment and discipline that students bring to their education at West Point. The institution holds an overall quality score of 74.50/100. The high retention rate reflects the structured environment and service obligation that characterize the Academy experience.
Students at West Point receive a rigorous education that blends military leadership training with technical disciplines. The engineering, cybersecurity, and nuclear technology programs prepare graduates for specialized roles within the armed forces and defense sector, while also providing credentials with significant transferability to civilian careers in engineering, information security, and industrial management.
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
Calendar System
Semester
LTG William J. Lennox Jr.
8SGS@USMA.EDU606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY 10996
Programs (4)
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