West Point Admission Requirements
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West Point Admission Overview
West Point admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in New York. Last year West Point admitted 12.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) and SAT 1200-1430 / ACT 27-33. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
West Point requires the SAT or ACT.
West Point 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.
Very High
Admission difficulty for United States Military Academy
Acceptance Rate
The West Point acceptance rate is 12.5%. Last year, only 1,534 of 12,320 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in New York and the 42nd lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into West Point and can you get accepted?
West Point is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
United States Military Academy typically attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. Of those admitted, 78% enrolled. That suggests West Point is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
West Point GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
4.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A/A+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at West Point typically have around a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Matching last year's 4.0 average does not by itself determine admission.
60% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #2 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
West Point SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1200-1430Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
68%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 600
- Composite 1200
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 720
- Composite 1430
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at West Point typically score around a 1320 SAT (middle 50% 1200–1430) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. West Point ranks #26 in the state of New York and #181 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1200 to 1430
Matching last year's 1200–1430 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1320 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
West Point 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.
27-33Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
32%25th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 26
- Composite 27
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 32
- Composite 33
Average ACT
Incoming testers at West Point typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 27–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. West Point places #25 among colleges in New York and #147 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 33
Landing in last year's 27–33 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 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
71% of United States Military Academy freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top ten percent.
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 Military Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, 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 Military 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
West Point is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 12.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (about an A/A+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197036.
GPA calculator: United States Military Academy GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026