United States Naval Academy

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world rank  810

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Founded in 1845, United States Naval Academy is a non-profit public federal liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Annapolis (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, United States Naval Academy (USNA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. United States Naval Academy (USNA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 177 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USNA 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.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym USNA
Founded 1845
Motto Ex Scientia Tridens
From knowledge, seapower
Colours Navy blue and gold

University Location

Address 121 Blake Road
Annapolis
21402-5000 Maryland
United States
Tel +1 (410) 293 1000
Fax +1 (410) 293 2303

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
Not reported Not reported

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
New Admission Requirements - Secondary school GPA is required
- Secondary school rank is required
- Secondary school record is considered but not required
- Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
- Recommendations are required
- Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
- Admission test scores are required
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate 0-10%
Admission Office

(410) 293 4361

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 4,000-4,999
Academic Staff 300-399
Control Type Public Federal
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification New

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
2000 Classification Other specialized institutions
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 Graduate Programs)

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to United States Naval Academy's Library
United States Naval Academy's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 551,120 physical volumes, 8,878 physical media, 78,327 digital/electronic medium and 185 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing Yes
United States Naval Academy provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,667 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Not reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Yes

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Year of first Accreditation

1947


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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