United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD · Public · Founded 1845

Tuition (in-state)None (service academy)
Student : faculty8:1
Acceptance9%
Enrollment4,500
Walk score68

Education

Programs Engineering, political science, oceanography, computer science, economics
Graduation 89% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Small classes across all four years with faculty in every classroom.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition None (service academy)
Out-of-state tuition None (service academy)
Room and board Provided

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 8:1
Tenure Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty teach all first-year courses.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 89%

Location and walk score

68/ 100
Setting College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride
Climate Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters
Getting around Campus and city bus routes; car optional

Things to do nearby

  • Annapolis historic harbor
  • Chesapeake sailing
  • Army-Navy Game

Graduate degrees

  • Graduate education after commissioning through Naval Postgraduate School and civilian programs

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$60,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months100%
Career servicesAll graduates commission as Navy or Marine Corps officers with a five-year service obligation

Top employers of recent graduates

  • United States Navy
  • United States Marine Corps

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

100%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Fleet summer training cruises
  • Service academy exchanges
  • Bowman and Trident scholar programs

Alumni

Living alumni 75,000
Where graduates go Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms

Notable graduates

  • John McCain
  • Jimmy Carter
  • Alan Shepard

Teams

Division NCAA Division I
Conference Patriot League; AAC (football)
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports

Scholarships

Full scholarshipTuition, housing and stipend covered in exchange for service · Deadline: Jan 31

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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