United States Naval Academy - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into United States Naval Academy

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

9.4%

Admission Difficulty for United States Naval Academy
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Annapolis is 9.4%. Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Maryland and the 27th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Annapolis and can you get accepted?

Annapolis is an extremely competitive school to get into and is highly selective who it accepts. You have a very low chance of acceptance even even if you meet the admission criteria. It's critical that you meet their GPA requirements to get past the first round of consideration. Last year, only 1,379 out of the 14,727 who applied were admitted.

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 or better. Of those applicants who were admitted, 85% elected to enroll. This indicates that the school is the top choice for most students who apply.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to United States Naval Academy you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.8 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1310 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Annapolis GPA

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?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Annapolis are to have around a 3.8 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

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. If your grades do not meet the GPA requirements, you will have very little chance of being considered for admission.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Annapolis is 3.8 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Annapolis is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.8 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Annapolis SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to United States Naval Academy. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 74% of students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1200-1420

Applicants Submitting SAT

74%

SAT Scores for United States Naval Academy
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	600
Math 25th Percentile	600
Composite 25th Percentile	1200

SAT Scores for United States Naval Academy
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	700
Math 75th Percentile	720
Composite 75th Percentile	1420
Average SAT Score	1310

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to United States Naval Academy?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Annapolis is 1310 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1200-1420. Students who get into United States Naval Academy score in the top 24 percent of all SAT test takers.. Annapolis ranks #5 in the state of Maryland and #183 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1310 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Annapolis regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1200, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1090, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

United States Naval Academy is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1310, you have around a 9% chance of being admitted. A 1420 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 16% chance of getting in.

United States Naval Academy admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1420 and Above	Good	>16%
1310 to 1420	Avg +	9%-16%
1200 to 1310	Avg -	5%-9%
1090 to 1200	Reach	3%-5%
Less than 1090	Low	<3%

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Annapolis ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

24-31

Applicants Submitting ACT

45%

ACT Scores for United States Naval Academy
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	24
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	24

ACT Scores for United States Naval Academy
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	33
Math 75th Percentile	30
Composite 75th Percentile	31
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Annapolis?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Annapolis is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 31. The school ranks #9 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to United States Naval Academy.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as United States Naval Academy is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Annapolis for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 9% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 17% with a 31 ACT score.

United States Naval Academy admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31 and Above	Good	>17%
27 to 31	Avg +	9%-17%
24 to 27	Avg -	5%-9%
21 to 24	Reach	3%-5%
Less than 21	Low	<3%

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High School Class Rank

58% of United States Naval Academy freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your 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

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

United States Naval Academy admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,496	10,231	14,727
Accepted	441	938	1,379
Acceptance Rate	10%	9%	9%
Enrolled	370	805	1,175
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	84%	86%	85%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 31, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 31, 2025.

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	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Annapolis is extremely competitive, you have a very low likelihood of acceptance. It is critical that you earn at least a 3.8 GPA to have any chance. Additionally, you need to score at least a 1310 on the SAT and optimally 1420 to put yourself in a competitive position. For ACT scores, you should really strive for a 27 to have the best chance of getting in.