United States Military Academy
Most people know it as West Point, but its official name is the United States Military Academy. Founded well over a century ago the United States Military Academy is one of the oldest, most prestigious and well known military academies and institutions of higher learning in the United States. It is considered by many, including Forbes, Princeton Review and the U.S. News and World Report, to offer one of the best liberal arts educations in the nation.
The educational curriculum at West Point includes not only a rigorous academic schedule but physical and mental training designed to prepare cadets (West Point students) for service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Like many schools of its stature, West Point offers four-year bachelor's degree programs. Bachelor degree programs require students to complete 26 core classes and then any additional courses associated with their selected major. West Point currently offers a large selection of over 35 different majors that students can choose from.
All cadets at West Point are required to serve in the army, both domestically and abroad, during the third and fourth years of their academic program.
When most people think of West Point, they immediate think "strict, rigid, military school." Yes, West Point is a strict military school that holds its students to the highest academic standards, but what most people don't know is that West Point is really a fun school that offer students an impressive selection of extracurricular and recreation activities. West Point has its own ski slope, golf course, skating rink, and offers students the opportunity to participate in more traditional sports activities you'd expect to see at other colleges, such as baseball and basketball.
West Point is a competitive school and only the best need apply. Prospective cadets are evaluated based on their academic record, physical aptitude and leadership potential.
Admission Office
646 Swift Road
West Point, NY 10996-1905
(845) 938-5760
admissions@usma.edu
Contact: Deborah McDonald
Director of Admissions
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Main Address
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-5000
(845) 938-4041
www.usma.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 4,553
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,263
Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,553
Setting
Rural setting
Small town (2,500 - 9,999)
Residential campus
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Degrees offered:
 Bachelor's
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Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: No
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 16%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 91%
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All Majors and Programs
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
993 |
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Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies |
17 |
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African Studies |
2 |
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East Asian Studies |
2 |
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European Studies/civilization |
1 |
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Latin American Studies |
3 |
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies |
6 |
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Regional Studies (u.s., Canadian, Foreign) |
– |
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Russian Studies |
3 |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
21 |
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Biology and Biological Sciences, General |
21 |
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Business, Administration, Marketing, Management, and Related Services |
70 |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
66 |
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organizational Behavior Studies |
4 |
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Computing and Information Sciences |
30 |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
16 |
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Information Science/studies |
– |
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Information Technology |
14 |
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Engineering |
239 |
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Chemical Engineering |
13 |
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Civil Engineering, General |
61 |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
20 |
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
11 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
69 |
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Nuclear Engineering |
8 |
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Operations Research |
12 |
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Systems Engineering |
45 |
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Engineering Technology, General |
64 |
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Civil Engineering Technology/technician |
– |
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Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields, Other |
1 |
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Engineering/industrial Management |
63 |
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Environmental Engineering Technology/environmental Technology |
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Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology/technician |
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Nuclear Engineering Technology/technician |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
109 |
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Arabic Language and Literature |
18 |
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Chinese Language and Literature |
16 |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other |
21 |
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French Language and Literature |
13 |
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German Language and Literature |
7 |
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Portuguese Language and Literature |
10 |
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Russian Language and Literature |
14 |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
10 |
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History |
54 |
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American History (united States) |
13 |
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European History |
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History, Other |
41 |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
17 |
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Humanities/humanistic Studies |
17 |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
18 |
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Mathematics, General |
15 |
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Mathematics, Other |
3 |
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Statistics, Other |
– |
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Military Technologies and Applied Sciences |
27 |
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Military Applied Sciences, Other |
27 |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
53 |
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Cognitive Science |
27 |
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Systems Science and Theory |
26 |
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Natural Resources and Conservation |
39 |
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Environmental Science |
23 |
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Environmental Studies |
16 |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
15 |
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
15 |
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Physical Sciences |
19 |
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Chemistry, General |
7 |
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Physical Sciences |
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Physics, General |
12 |
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Psychology |
16 |
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Psychology, General |
16 |
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Social Sciences |
185 |
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American Government and Politics (united States) |
24 |
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Economics, General |
57 |
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Geography |
58 |
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International Relations and Affairs |
26 |
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Political Science and Government, General |
5 |
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Social Sciences, Other |
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Sociology |
15 |
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Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Undergraduate College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
 African Studies B
East Asian Studies B
European Studies B
Latin American Studies B
Near/Middle Eastern Studies B
Regional Studies B
Russian/Slavic Area Studies B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology B
Business, Management, & Marketing
Business Administration/Management B
Organizational Behavior Studies B
Computer & Information Sciences
Information Sciences/Systems B
Information Technology B
Engineering
Chemical Engineering B
Civil Engineering B
Electrical/Communications Engineering B
Environmental Engineering B
Mechanical Engineering B
Nuclear Engineering B
Operations Research B
Systems Engineering B
Engineering Technologies
Chemical engineering studies B
Civil Engineering/Technology B
Engineering/Industrial Management B
Environmental Engineering Technology B
Mechanical Engineering Technology B
Nuclear B
Foreign Language & Literature
Arabic B
Chinese B
French B
German B
Portuguese B
Russian B
Spanish B
History
American History (U.S.) B
European History B
International B
International & strategic B
Military B
Law & Legal Studies
Law & Legal Studies - General B
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Humanities B
Mathematics
Applied statistics B
Mathematics - General B
Military Techonologies
Military Technologies B
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science B
Systems Science/Theory B
Natural Resources & Conservation
Environmental Science B
Environmental Studies B
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Exercise Sciences B
Physical Sciences
Chemistry B
Physical Sciences - General B
Physics B
Psychology
Psychology - General B
Social Sciences
American Government/Politics B
Economics B
Geography B
International Relations B
Political Science/Government B
Sociology B
Terrorism studies B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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