United States Naval Academy Acceptance Rate
Annapolis, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,727
- Admitted
- 1,379
- Yield
- 85.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
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 Naval Academy's acceptance rate has risen from 7.9% in 2014–15 to 9.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 17,618 to 14,727 (-16%) over that period.
Its 9.4% rate makes United States Naval Academy more selective than about 98% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
United States Naval Academy has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 85.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,618 | 1,398 | 7.9% | 1,191 |
| 2015–16 | 16,101 | 1,373 | 8.5% | 1,191 |
| 2016–17 | 14,289 | 1,381 | 9.7% | 1,214 |
| 2017–18 | 16,299 | 1,376 | 8.4% | 1,203 |
| 2018–19 | 16,086 | 1,373 | 8.5% | 1,194 |
| 2019–20 | 16,332 | 1,360 | 8.3% | 1,181 |
| 2020–21 | 15,699 | 1,426 | 9.1% | 1,194 |
| 2021–22 | 16,265 | 1,374 | 8.4% | 1,183 |
| 2022–23 | 12,927 | 1,390 | 10.8% | 1,184 |
| 2023–24 | 14,727 | 1,379 | 9.4% | 1,175 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,496 | 441 | 9.8% |
| Men | 10,231 | 938 | 9.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–700 | 74% |
| SAT Math | 600–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–31 | 45% |
How United States Naval 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 Naval Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate is 9.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,379 admitted of 14,727 applicants).
Is United States Naval Academy test optional?
United States Naval Academy is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to United States Naval Academy?
United States Naval Academy received 14,727 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,379.
What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?
Admitted students at United States Naval Academy typically scored 600–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is United States Naval Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Naval Academy has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 7.9% in 2014–15 to 9.4% 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.usna.edu/.