BaccalaureatePublic
United States Military Academy
6-yr Graduation
87%
-4.0pp vs Baccalaureate
Total enrollment
4,473
peer median 4,114
Use this data
About
The United States Military Academy (USMA), commonly known as West Point, is a United States service academy in West Point, New York, that educates cadets for service as commissioned officers in the United States Army. The academy was founded in 1802, and it is the oldest of the five American service academies. The Army has occupied the site since establishing a fort there in 1780 during the American Revolutionary War, as it sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Hudson River 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
12,320
12,320 candidates competed
Admitted
1,534
12.5% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,195
77.9% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
87%-4.0pp vs Baccalaureate
Overall completion
87%-4.0pp vs Baccalaureate
4-year graduation
84%
4-year graduation
84%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
87%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
87%
Full-time retention
95%
Full-time retention
95%
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accredited since 1949Next review Jan 2028
Action history · 1
- Mar 2021Renewal of AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Academic programs at Westpoint
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs62
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
868 total completions
01Engineering
25729.6%
01Engineering
25729.6%
02Social Sciences
16418.9%
02Social Sciences
16418.9%
03Military Tech
869.9%
03Military Tech
869.9%
04Computer Sciences
627.1%
04Computer Sciences
627.1%
05Multi/Interdisciplinary
627.1%
05Multi/Interdisciplinary
627.1%
06Engineering Tech
505.8%
06Engineering Tech
505.8%
07History
495.6%
07History
495.6%
08Legal Professions
485.5%
08Legal Professions
485.5%
09Foreign Languages
475.4%
09Foreign Languages
475.4%
10Psychology
435.0%
10Psychology
435.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
4,473
12-mo unduplicated
4,627
Undergraduate
4,627
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
78%3,603
Women
22%1,024
Race / ethnicity composition
White
63.5%
Asian
11.8%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
9.0%
Non-resident
1.4%
Two or more
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
Unknown
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
168
97 M · 71 W
Women athletes
42.3%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$20.5M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$576K
$169K
Head-coach salaries
$120K
$71K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 15
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
All Track Combined
128
97
$614,656
All Track Combined
128 M · 97 W
Football
175
—
$5,620,774
Football
175 M · —
Other Sports
80
—
$12,258
Other Sports
80 M · —
Lacrosse
63
—
$540,079
Lacrosse
63 M · —
Swimming and Diving
34
24
$433,179
Swimming and Diving
34 M · 24 W
Soccer
26
31
$560,011
Soccer
26 M · 31 W
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
6.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
245
Westpoint vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Westpoint selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUnited States Military Academy | 87% | — | 4,473 | — | Baccalaureate |
| 94% | 9.0% | 1,914 | $23,367 | Baccalaureate | |
| 86% | 28.9% | 3,969 | $40,766 | Baccalaureate | |
| 91% | 9.6% | 1,393 | $28,849 | Baccalaureate | |
| 89% | 7.1% | 2,412 | $17,180 | Baccalaureate | |
| 91% | 13.9% | 3,211 | $28,786 | Baccalaureate | |
| 97% | 5.7% | 17,499 | $29,612 | R1 Research | |
| 95% | 12.9% | 20,031 | $40,815 | R1 Research | |
| 92% | 12.7% | 951 | $35,924 | Baccalaureate | |
| 88% | 31.4% | 2,775 | $34,433 | Baccalaureate | |
| 95% | 8.0% | 8,961 | $13,370 | R1 Research | |
| 88% | 14.1% | 4,114 | — | Baccalaureate | |
| 93% | 9.3% | 4,474 | — | Baccalaureate | |
| 95% | 11.3% | 13,042 | $26,780 | R1 Research | |
| 91% | 18.6% | 2,462 | $39,343 | Baccalaureate | |
| 92% | 27.0% | 10,041 | $43,756 | R2 Research | |
| 89% | 21.7% | 9,322 | $28,719 | R2 Research | |
| Peer group median | 91% | 12.8% | 4,114 | $29,231 |
Institutions like Westpoint
Explore the federal data for institutions in Westpoint's comparison group.
- BaccalaureateMassachusetts
Amherst College
Grad rate94%Admit rate9.0%Enrollment1,914Net price$23,367View data - BaccalaureatePennsylvania
Bucknell University
Grad rate86%Admit rate28.9%Enrollment3,969Net price$40,766View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Claremont McKenna College
Grad rate91%Admit rate9.6%Enrollment1,393Net price$28,849View data - BaccalaureateMaine
Colby College
Grad rate89%Admit rate7.1%Enrollment2,412Net price$17,180View data - BaccalaureateNew York
Colgate University
Grad rate91%Admit rate13.9%Enrollment3,211Net price$28,786View data - R1 ResearchNorth Carolina
Duke University
Grad rate97%Admit rate5.7%Enrollment17,499Net price$29,612View data - R1 ResearchDistrict of Columbia
Georgetown University
Grad rate95%Admit rate12.9%Enrollment20,031Net price$40,815View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Harvey Mudd College
Grad rate92%Admit rate12.7%Enrollment951Net price$35,924View data - BaccalaureatePennsylvania
Lafayette College
Grad rate88%Admit rate31.4%Enrollment2,775Net price$34,433View data - R1 ResearchTexas
Rice University
Grad rate95%Admit rate8.0%Enrollment8,961Net price$13,370View data - BaccalaureateColorado
United States Air Force Academy
Grad rate88%Admit rate14.1%Enrollment4,114Net price—View data - BaccalaureateMaryland
United States Naval Academy
Grad rate93%Admit rate9.3%Enrollment4,474Net price—View data - R1 ResearchIndiana
University of Notre Dame
Grad rate95%Admit rate11.3%Enrollment13,042Net price$26,780View data - BaccalaureateNew York
Vassar College
Grad rate91%Admit rate18.6%Enrollment2,462Net price$39,343View data - R2 ResearchPennsylvania
Villanova University
Grad rate92%Admit rate27.0%Enrollment10,041Net price$43,756View data - R2 ResearchNorth Carolina
Wake Forest University
Grad rate89%Admit rate21.7%Enrollment9,322Net price$28,719View data
Westpoint Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Research
Reports to Strategic Plans & Assessment (G5)
Email
G5institutionalresearch [at] westpoint.edu
Phone
(845) 938-4041
Address
606 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY 10996
The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) collects and analyzes institution-level data to inform decision-making and strategic planning. The office supports institutional assessment and compliance with external institutional data reporting requirements.
Visit IR office pageTeam
4 members
- COL (Ret.) Gerald C. KobylskiDeputy G5 & Director of Institutional Effectiveness
- Mr. Robert A. McLoughlinAssociate Director of Institutional Effectiveness
- MAJ William PuttChief, Office of Institutional Research
- Ms. Kellie DelmonicoDeputy Chief, Office of Institutional Research
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionDefinitions of Research and Library Terms - Tutorials and Digital Learning Objects - USMA Library HomepageThe page includes a collection of definitions of research and library terms within the context of tutorials and digital learning objects by the USMA Library. It offers basic explanations of library terms, resources from various institutions, and guidance on using library services.guides.library.westpoint.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookAccreditation and Assessment | U.S. Military Academy West Point2021This page provides information on the accreditation and assessment processes at the United States Military Academy at West Point. It covers the institution's accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, including its reaffirmation in 2021, and details on the accreditation of specific majors by agencies such as ABET and the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. The page also mentions the academy's commitment to continuous improvement through assessment of institutional effectiveness, academic programs, and student learning outcomes. It highlights the offices responsible for data collection and assessment: the Office of Institutional Research, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and the Office of Data and Analytics. Additionally, it provides links to Common Data Sets and Cadet Consumer Information for further transparency.westpoint.edu
Notable alumni of Westpoint (10)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Dwight D. EisenhowerPolitics
- Douglas MacArthurMilitary
- Ulysses S. GrantPolitics
- Robert E. LeeMilitary
- William WestmorelandMilitary
- George S. PattonMilitary
- Norman Schwarzkopf Jr.Military
- Alexander HaigPolitics
- Buzz AldrinAstronautics
- George WashingtonPolitics
Frequently asked questions about United States Military Academy
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Westpoint.
What is the graduation rate at United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy reports a 6-year graduation rate of 87% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy reports a total enrollment of 4,473 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the yield rate at United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy's yield rate is 77.9%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is United States Military Academy located?
United States Military Academy is located in West Point, New York 10996.
Who runs Institutional Research at United States Military Academy?
United States Military Academy's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Strategic Plans & Assessment (G5).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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