United States Military Academy Acceptance Rate
West Point, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,430
- Admitted
- 1,598
- Yield
- 75.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, United States Military Academy's acceptance rate has risen from 9.5% in 2014–15 to 14% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 14,977 to 11,430 (-24%) over that period.
Its 14% rate makes United States Military Academy more selective than about 96% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (10% for women vs 15.6% for men, a 5.6-point gap). United States Military Academy requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 75.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,977 | 1,418 | 9.5% | 1,200 |
| 2015–16 | 14,635 | 1,486 | 10.2% | 1,236 |
| 2016–17 | 14,829 | 1,433 | 9.7% | 1,260 |
| 2017–18 | 12,973 | 1,240 | 9.6% | 1,210 |
| 2018–19 | 12,294 | 1,409 | 11.5% | 1,205 |
| 2019–20 | 11,675 | 1,405 | 12% | 1,171 |
| 2020–21 | 14,969 | 1,294 | 8.6% | 1,056 |
| 2021–22 | 13,955 | 1,488 | 10.7% | 1,201 |
| 2022–23 | 12,559 | 1,501 | 12% | 1,173 |
| 2023–24 | 11,430 | 1,598 | 14% | 1,210 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,349 | 335 | 10% |
| Men | 8,081 | 1,263 | 15.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–700 | 69% |
| SAT Math | 600–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–33 | 31% |
How United States Military compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is United States Military Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Military Academy's acceptance rate is 14% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,598 admitted of 11,430 applicants).
Is United States Military Academy test optional?
United States Military Academy requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy received 11,430 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,598.
What SAT score do you need for United States Military Academy?
Admitted students at United States Military Academy typically scored 600–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is United States Military Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Military Academy has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 9.5% in 2014–15 to 14% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.westpoint.edu/.