United States Naval Academy

The United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland, and is also referred to as Annapolis, The Boat School, Canoe U or The Academy. This undergraduate college was established in 1845 by the Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft. The college offers degree and certificate programs in academic majors and minors to all its students. There are several academic divisions including professional development, humanities, engineering, mathematics and science.

The students at The Academy can take part in various clubs and organizations including the Dolphin Club, the Glee Club, Team Bill, the Pistol Club and the Baptist Student Union. The students participate in the sports available on campus including basketball, water polo, soccer, golf and cross country.

Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in engineering, mathematics, computer science and engineering, liberal arts, and science.
• High faculty salary.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.

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 4,441 in 2007-2008 (5,128 full-time equivalent).

About 79% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 21% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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Housing and Meals

United States Naval Academy provides on-campus housing for 4,700 of its 5,128 (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 (Division I-A Independents), basketball (Patriot League), baseball (Patriot League), and track (Patriot League).

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: