Annapolis Admission Requirements
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Annapolis Admission Overview
Annapolis admission requirements are extremely competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Maryland. Last year Annapolis admitted 9.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1210-1410 / ACT 25-31. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Annapolis requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Annapolis Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for United States Naval Academy
Acceptance Rate
The Annapolis acceptance rate is 9.3%. Last year, only 1,405 of 15,149 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Maryland and the 26th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Annapolis and can you get accepted?
Annapolis is an extremely competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in ten applicants. You have a very low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. Of those admitted, 84% enrolled. That suggests Annapolis is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Annapolis GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.8*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
A-Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8*
Average GPA
Annapolis has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.8 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. An estimated 3.8 GPA does not by itself determine admission.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
*3.8 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
Annapolis Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The United States Naval Academy requires SAT, ACT, or CLT scores from all Class of 2031 candidates. Official full composite reports must come from the testing agency or an official transcript; superscore-only reports are not accepted. The board uses the highest SAT reading and writing and math or ACT English and math across sittings. PSAT scores serve only the preliminary application. Tests taken with accommodations are not accepted.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/index.php
Annapolis SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1210-1410Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
74%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 600
- Composite 1210
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 710
- Composite 1410
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Annapolis typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1210–1410) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. Annapolis ranks #5 in the state of Maryland and #190 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1210 to 1410
Matching last year's 1210–1410 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Annapolis ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
25-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
44%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 25
- Composite 25
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 31
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Annapolis typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 25–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Annapolis places #10 among colleges in Maryland and #213 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 25 to 31
Landing in last year's 25–31 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
58% of United States Naval Academy freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to United States Naval Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 31, 2027Days left to Apply
153Applicants have 153 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 31, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to United States Naval Academy is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Annapolis is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 9.3% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to United States Naval Academy often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164155.
GPA calculator: United States Naval Academy GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026