United States Naval Academy
Location and Contact Information
121 Blake RoadAnnapolis, MD 21402-5000
USA
Main Tel: (410) 293-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
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 (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Selective admissions.
- High faculty salary.
- 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).
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There is a hospital on campus.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
United States Naval Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
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| Pell Grant | ||
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to United States Naval Academy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 4,553 |
| 2 | United States Coast Guard Academy | New London, CT | 975 |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Atlanta, GA | 19,413 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 10,299 |
| 5 | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | 308 |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 41,028 |
| 7 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | 4,704 |
| 8 | Duke University | Durham, NC | 14,060 |
| 9 | Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 20,273 |
| 10 | Texas A & M University | College Station, TX | 48,039 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,055 | 20 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 245 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 125 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,488 in 2009-2010 (5,177 full-time equivalent).
About 80% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 20% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 98% of the student body.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 10% Women 9% All 10%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 570-700 Math 600-700
Room and Board
United States Naval Academy provides on-campus housing for 4,700 of its 5,177 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). 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).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
ENGINEERING
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Political Science and Government
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
SCIENCE
- Chemistry
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Physical Sciences
- Physics