- Acceptance rate: 12% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 4.1 (weighted), as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–710 reading and writing, 600–720 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–33 composite
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United States Military Academy average GPA
United States Military Academy reported an average high school GPA of 4.1 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. It's a weighted average, which adds points for honors, AP or IB classes, so it can be higher than 4.0.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
United States Military Academy acceptance rate
United States Military Academy admitted 1,534 of 12,320 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 12%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
United States Military Academy is a public 4-year college in West Point, New York, with 4,473 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered United States Military 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 | 600 | 660 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 670 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 26 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 29 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1355 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What United States Military 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
United States Military 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
Is United States Military Academy hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. United States Military Academy admitted 12% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do United States Military Academy students have?
The middle 50% of United States Military Academy's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–710 in reading and writing and 600–720 in math; ACT composite 27–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does United States Military Academy require the SAT or ACT?
Check United States Military Academy's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. United States Military Academy required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 68% sent SAT scores and 32% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy's acceptance rate was 12% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,534 of 12,320 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 4.1 (weighted), as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set.
How important is GPA for getting into United States Military Academy?
A lot: United States Military Academy requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at United States Military Academy with a 3.5 GPA?
It's below the average there. United States Military Academy's first-year students averaged a weighted GPA of 4.1, as reported by the college for 2024–25, so on the same weighted scale a 3.5 is below that average at a college that admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024. An average isn't a cutoff: your courses, test scores and the rest of your application count too.
Does United States Military Academy look at legacy status?
No. United States Military Academy doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does United States Military Academy ask for a personal statement?
Yes. United States Military Academy requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does United States Military Academy give credit for AP exams?
Yes. United States Military Academy awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: United States Military 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.
- United States Military Academy Common Data Set 2024–25United States Military Academy: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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