United States Naval Academy: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 999 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 295 of 1,147 | In North America |
| # 264 of 1,149 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 34 | In Maryland |
| # 1 of 2 | In Annapolis |
| # 19 of 12,502 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
9%
Enrollment
1,070
Average SAT
1,310
Average ACT
28
Undergraduates
4,474
Male:Female Ratio
70:30
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
United States Naval Academy has an acceptance rate of 9% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Applicants | 15,149 | 10,288 | 4,861 |
| Admissions | 1,405 | 943 | 462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,183 | 812 | 371 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 56% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| ■ Asian | 10% |
| ■ Hispanic | 15% |
| ■ Black or African American | 7% |
| ■ Two or more races | 9% |
| ■ Unknown | 1% |
United States Naval Academy majors
United States Naval Academy has granted 1,054 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at United States Naval Academy.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 100 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 100 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 99 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 73 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 66 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 66 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 56 |
| History, General | 56 |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 54 |
| Computer Science | 39 |
| Ocean Engineering | 38 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 38 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 36 |
| Chemistry, General | 34 |
| Mathematical Economics | 27 |
| Physics, General | 25 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 23 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 20 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 16 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 11 |
| Engineering, General | 9 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 9 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 8 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 7 |
| General Studies | 6 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
| Grand Total | 1,054 |
Publications & Citations
United States Naval Academy has published 12,325 scientific papers with 206,477 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Biology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
8,362
/ 145,685
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
7,726
/ 148,094
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
5,804
/ 118,294
|
| Environmental Science |
5,610
/ 89,340
|
| Chemistry |
5,155
/ 116,553
|
| Computer Science |
5,146
/ 83,842
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
4,974
/ 57,659
|
| Materials Science |
3,806
/ 85,179
|
| Biology |
3,734
/ 77,128
|
| Geography and Cartography |
3,571
/ 50,911
|
| Geology |
2,952
/ 50,536
|
| Mathematics |
2,812
/ 38,109
|
| Political Science |
2,533
/ 30,109
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
2,492
/ 37,559
|
| Organic chemistry |
2,481
/ 73,160
|
| Law |
2,362
/ 29,544
|
| Aerospace Engineering |
2,341
/ 46,276
|
| Business |
2,281
/ 28,187
|
| Philosophy |
2,246
/ 28,827
|
| History |
2,240
/ 20,968
|
| Electrical Engineering |
2,203
/ 41,414
|
| Optics |
2,171
/ 46,286
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
2,106
/ 36,067
|
| Medicine |
1,868
/ 38,987
|
| Archaeology |
1,803
/ 18,696
|
| Statistics |
1,779
/ 26,152
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,475
/ 27,722
|
| Oceanography |
1,460
/ 26,500
|
| Psychology |
1,431
/ 23,135
|
| Telecommunications |
1,417
/ 24,289
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
1,405
/ 32,596
|
| Ecology |
1,371
/ 31,728
|
| Sociology |
1,357
/ 18,742
|
| Biochemistry |
1,286
/ 28,903
|
| Management |
1,257
/ 16,466
|
| Economics |
1,219
/ 21,346
|
| Metallurgy |
1,144
/ 28,311
|
| Art & Design |
1,132
/ 17,341
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
1,110
/ 11,964
|
| Structural Engineering |
1,102
/ 18,858
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Robert Harward
1956-. (aged 70)
military officer
Robert Stiles Harward, Jr., known as Bob Harward, is a retired United States Navy SEAL and a former Deputy Commander of the United States Central Command, under the leadership command of General James Mattis. After working as a Chief Executive at Lockheed Martin for eight years, he joined Shield AI as Executive Vice President for International Business and Strategy. He...
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2. Isaac C. Kidd
1884-1941 (aged 57)
military officer
Isaac Campbell Kidd was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He was the father of Admiral Isaac C. Kidd Jr. Kidd Sr. was killed on the bridge of USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The highest-ranking casualty at Pearl Harbor, he became the first U.S. Navy flag officer killed in action in World War II...
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3. Nicole Mann
1977-. (aged 49)
military officer
astronaut
association football player
Nicole Victoria "Duke" Aunapu Mann is a Native American test pilot and NASA astronaut. She is an F/A-18 Hornet pilot and a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Stanford University, and the US Naval Test Pilot School. She has over 2,500 flight hours in 25 types of aircraft and 200 carrier landings, and has flown 47 combat missions in Iraq...
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4. John C. Aquilino
1961-. (aged 65)
United States Naval Aviator
military officer
John Christopher Aquilino is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as the commander of the United States Pacific Fleet and before that, commander of the United States Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NavyAnnapolisUSNA
Founded
1845
Motto
Ex scientia tridens
Colors
navy blue, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
877
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
121 Blake Road Annapolis, Maryland, 21402-1300 United States
City Population
41,000
Phone
4102931482
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