Chances of getting into United States Naval Academy
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Annapolis and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Annapolis is 8%. It ranks #2 in Maryland and #19 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Annapolis is extremely competitive school to get into with a very low chance of acceptance - even for applicants with the highest scores and grades. Last year, 1,374 out of 16,265 applicants were admitted.
The school has very high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 21 percent (SAT 1200/1420 ACT 26/32). United States Naval Academy typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.8. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 86% chose to enroll. This indicates that admission to the school is highly desirable and is a top choice for many students.
The Annapolis application fee is $0 and applications are due by Dec 1.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. United States Naval Academy is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Annapolis SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 600 |
| SAT Math 25th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1200 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 700 |
| SAT Math 75th | 720 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1420 |
| Average SAT Score | 1310
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to United States Naval Academy?
Students who get into United States Naval Academy score in the top 24 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1200-1420. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1090. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1310 out of 1600. Annapolis ranks #5 in Maryland and #147 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 69 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
Annapolis ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 26 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 29
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Annapolis?
Annapolis regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-32. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 23 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 29 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Maryland and #139 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 48 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to United States Naval Academy.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Annapolis GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into United States Naval Academy?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Annapolis. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at United States Naval Academy was 3.8 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Maryland for highest average GPA. Given the school's very highly selective admissions, acceptance at Annapolis extremely difficult and unlikely even with a 3.8 GPA. The school should be considered a reach even if you have a 3.8 GPA.
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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.8 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
58% of United States Naval Academy freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 58% |
| Top 25% of class | 83% |
| Top 50% of class | 94% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,865 | 11,400 | 16,265 |
| Accepted | 413 | 961 | 1,374 |
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Enrolled | 346 | 837 | 1,183 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 84% | 87% | 86% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 1, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to United States Naval Academy is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to United States Naval Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164155 IPEDS survey data for United States Naval Academy.
FAQs
Does United States Naval Academy prefer SAT or ACT?
69% of students submit their SAT scores to Annapolis. 48% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into United States Naval Academy?
8% of those who apply are granted admission to Annapolis. Admission competition is extreme and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for United States Naval Academy?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1200 and 1420. 69% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for United States Naval Academy?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 32. 48% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.