Located in West Point, New York, most people know it as West Point, Army, The Academy or simply, The 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 academy/institutions of higher learning in the United States. It is considered by many, including Forbes, Princeton Review and 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 as well that is 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 immediately 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 offers students an impressive selection of extracurricular and recreational activities. West Point has its own ski slope, golf course, and skating rink, and offers students the opportunity to participate in more traditional sports activities you’d expect to see at other colleges, such as football, 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.
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Admission Office 646 Swift Road West Point, NY 10996-1905 (845) 938-5760 [email protected] Contact: Deborah McDonald Director of Admissions |
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 |
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Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 11% Percent students who return sophomore year: 84% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Recommended Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required College-preparatory program: Recommended Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
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All Degrees and Programs
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| Total of All Education Programs | 993 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| African Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| European Studies/Civilization | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 66 | – | – | – | – |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Science/Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 239 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 61 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 | – | – | – | – |
| Nuclear Engineering | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Operations Research | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 64 | – | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 63 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 109 | – | – | – | – |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| American History (United States) | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| European History | – | – | – | – | – |
| History, Other | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Statistics, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Military Applied Sciences, Other | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 | – | – | – | – |
| Cognitive Science | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Science and Theory | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 185 | – | – | – | – |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 57 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 15 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Computer & Information Sciences Information Sciences/Systems B Engineering Chemical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Chemical Engineering Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Arabic B History American History (U.S.) B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Statistics B Military Technologies Military Technologies B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Cognitive Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences American Government/Politics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*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.
