- Acceptance rate: 9.3% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 610–700 reading and writing, 600–710 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
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Add a test score to compare it with what United States Naval Academy reported: an acceptance rate of 9.3% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. United States Naval Academy reviews each application.
United States Naval Academy GPA requirements
United States Naval Academy requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and United States Naval Academy hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
United States Naval Academy acceptance rate
United States Naval Academy admitted 1,405 of 15,149 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 9.3%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
United States Naval Academy is a public 4-year college in Annapolis, Maryland, with 4,474 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered United States Naval Academy in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 650 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1307 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What United States Naval Academy looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
United States Naval Academy awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at United States Naval Academy with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does United States Naval Academy look for?
United States Naval Academy requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are United States Naval Academy's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of United States Naval Academy's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 610–700 in reading and writing and 600–710 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at United States Naval Academy?
United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate was 9.3% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,405 of 15,149 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into United States Naval Academy?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is United States Naval Academy test optional?
Check United States Naval Academy's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. United States Naval Academy was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 74% sent SAT scores and 44% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at United States Naval Academy?
A lot: United States Naval Academy requires high school GPA, high school class rank and recommendations. It considers high school record, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at United States Naval Academy if a parent went there?
Yes. United States Naval Academy considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does United States Naval Academy require an essay?
No, but it considers one. United States Naval Academy doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does United States Naval Academy accept AP credit?
Yes. United States Naval Academy awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: United States Naval AcademyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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