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Annapolis, Maryland

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Chances of getting into United States Naval Academy

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
8%
Admission Difficulty for United States Naval Academy
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Extreme 
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 Range 
1200-1420
Applicants Submitting SAT 
69%
SAT Scores for United States Naval Academy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 600
SAT Math 25th 600
SAT Composite 25th 1200
SAT Scores for United States Naval Academy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 700
SAT Math 75th 720
SAT Composite 75th 1420
Average SAT Score 1310

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 class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

United States Naval Academy admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1420 and Above Good >14%
1310 to 1420 Avg + 8%-14%
1200 to 1310 Avg - 4%-8%
1090 to 1200 Reach 2%-4%
Less than 1090 Low <2%
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Annapolis ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
48%
ACT Scores for United States Naval Academy
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for United States Naval Academy
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

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 class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

United States Naval Academy admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >14%
29 to 32 Avg + 8%-14%
26 to 29 Avg - 4%-8%
23 to 26 Reach 2%-4%
Less than 23 Low <2%
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Annapolis GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.8*
Typical High School Grades 
A-

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 for admitted United States Naval Academy students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 58%
Top 25% of class 83%
Top 50% of class 94%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

United States Naval Academy 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%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Dec 1, 2022
Days left to Apply
None

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?

United States Naval Academy Application Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at United States Naval Academy
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

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.