PublicSuburbanUnited States Naval Academy
USNA
Annapolis, Maryland 21402-1300
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — known for engineering
United States Naval Academy is a public suburban institution in Annapolis, Maryland. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1308.
A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
92% of students graduate within four years.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Naval Academy in 1853 Stereoscopic views of midshipman quarters and mess hall c.
- •1905 The first nautical school for officers was conceived by Commodore Arthur Sinclair in 1819 while in command of the Norfolk Navy Yard.
- •Due to his zeal and perseverance, the "Nautical School" was opened on board the frigate Guerriere on 3 December 1821 with between 40 and 50 midshipmen attached to the ship.
- •The school operated until 1828, when USS Guerriere was ordered to duty in the Pacific.
- •It appears on a design devised by naval academy graduate (1867) Park Benjamin, Jr.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1308
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Programs (26)
Outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average + suburban adjustment