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United States Military Academy

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Overview

Established in 1802, the United States Military Academy is a non-profit public liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of West Point (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, United States Military Academy (USMA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. United States Military Academy (USMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 221-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

United States Military Academy's Control Typepublic

Entity

United States Military Academy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

United States Military Academy' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

United States Military Academy's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym USMA
Founded 1802
Motto Duty, Honor, Country
Colours Black, gray and gold
Mascot Mule
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University Location

Address 646 Swift Road
West Point
10996-1905 New York
United States
United States Military Academy's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
United States Military Academy Phone Number +1 (845) 938 4011
United States Military Academy Fax Number +1 (845) 446 5820

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following United States Military Academy's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify United States Military Academy's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This United States Military Academy's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at United States Military Academy.

United States Military Academy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic United States Military Academy's admission information.

United States Military Academy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


United States Military Academy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has United States Military Academy a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

United States Military Academy's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


United States Military Academy's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


United States Military Academy's Admission Office Admission Office



(845) 938 4041


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for United States Military Academy.

United States Military Academy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

United States Military Academy has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


United States Military Academy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


United States Military Academy's Control Type Control Type

United States Military Academy is a public higher education institution.


United States Military Academy's Entity Type Entity Type

United States Military Academy is a non-profit higher education institution.


United States Military Academy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


United States Military Academy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

United States Military Academy does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official United States Military Academy's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of United States Military Academy's main facilities:


United States Military Academy's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit United States Military Academy's Library

United States Military Academy's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 461,198 physical volumes, 14,013 physical media, 79,464 digital/electronic media and 280 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 43 full-time employees, including 23 librarians. United States Military Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

United States Military Academy's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the United States Military Academy provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,700 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

United States Military Academy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of United States Military Academy's main services:


United States Military Academy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

United States Military Academy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

United States Military Academy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

United States Military Academy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

United States Military Academy's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


United States Military Academy's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

United States Military Academy is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important United States Military Academy's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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