United States Military Academy

The United States Military Academy, also known as USMA, West Point, The Point, or The Academy, is located at West Point, New York, United States. USMA is a four-year, coeducational college and is the sole service academy of the United States Army. It was established in 1802 and is the oldest of the nation's five service academies. The students of USMA are nicknamed the ‘’cadets,’’ and the graduates are collectively referred to as the "The Long Gray Line."

The student body at USMA includes students who represent all 50 states and more than 60 nations. More than 950 cadets graduate each spring and are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the US Army. The 2008 Forbes Magazine report on ‘America's Best Colleges’ ranks West Point as the 6th best college in the country and 1st among public institutions.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, engineering, liberal arts, law, and engineering technician.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• On-campus hospital
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,487 in 2007-2008 (4,410 full-time equivalent).

About 85% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 15% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: United States Military Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

United States Military Academy provides on-campus housing for 4,400 of its 4,410 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (Conference USA), basketball (Patriot League), baseball (Patriot League), and track (Patriot League).

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: