United States Naval Academy

www.usna.edu

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2023 Acceptance Rate

9.36%

14,727 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,465

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

91.8%

1,104 Graduates

About

United States Naval Academy is a higher education institution located in Anne Arundel County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at United States Naval Academy were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (148 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (113 degrees), and Operations Research (76 degrees).

In 2023, 1,029 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at United States Naval Academy. 26.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 73.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (628 degrees), 5.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (125 degrees).

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Costs

Tuition Costs

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at United States Naval Academy was $0. The cost of tuition at United States Naval Academy is $−29,280 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of United States Naval Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of United States Naval Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at United States Naval Academy was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at United States Naval Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Admissions

United States Naval Academy received 14,727 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.9% annual growth. Out of those 14,727 applicants, 1,379 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 9.36% acceptance rate.

There were 4,465 students enrolled at United States Naval Academy in 2023. 74% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

United States Naval Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 85.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

9.36%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,379

Accepted Out of 14,727

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of United States Naval Academy was 9.36% (1,379 admissions from 14,727 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 10.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.9%, while admissions declined by 0.791%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of United States Naval Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

74%

Submission Percentage (2023)

854

Scores Submitted (2023)

74% of enrolled first-time students at United States Naval Academy in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

United States Naval Academy had a total enrollment of 4,465 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at United States Naval Academy is 4,465 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at United States Naval Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at United States Naval Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.68% Asian, 8.69% Two or More Races, 6.34% Black or African American, 0.358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at United States Naval Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.2%), followed by White Female (17.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at United States Naval Academy in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,465 students. The full-time enrollment at United States Naval Academy is 4,465 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at United States Naval Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at United States Naval Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at United States Naval Academy was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), United States Naval Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at United States Naval Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,583 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
641 enrolled students
Asian
432 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at United States Naval Academy is 57.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.68% Asian, 8.69% Two or More Races, 6.34% Black or African American, 0.358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (1.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 485 fewer women than men received degrees from United States Naval Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at United States Naval Academy is white (628 degrees awarded). There were 5.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (125 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at United States Naval Academy is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (148 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (113 degrees) and Operations Research (76 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at United States Naval Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (52 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (132 degrees), and Engineering (361 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at United States Naval Academy are Other managers (654,312 people), Software developers (564,443 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (523,667 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (388,268 people), and Postsecondary teachers (339,133 people).

The most specialized majors at United States Naval Academy in 2023 are Applied Sciences (52 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (132 degrees), Engineering (361 degrees), Social Sciences (261 degrees), and English (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at United States Naval Academy are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at United States Naval Academy are Applied Sciences (52 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (132 degrees), Engineering (361 degrees), Social Sciences (261 degrees), and English (68 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at United States Naval Academy are Elementary & secondary schools (711,755 people), Computer Systems Design (705,499 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (682,999 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (506,514 people), and Legal services (412,937 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by United States Naval Academy.

Most Common (2023)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
148 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
113 degrees awarded
Operations Research
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at United States Naval Academy was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 148 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at United States Naval Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

757

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

272

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 757 degrees were awarded to men at United States Naval Academy, which is 2.78 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (272).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at United States Naval Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 130 degrees were awarded to men at United States Naval Academy in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 7.22 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at United States Naval Academy in General English Language & Literature, which is 1.43 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 89% of students graduating from United States Naval Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at United States Naval Academy is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.18% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
628 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
125 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at United States Naval Academy is white (628 degrees awarded). There were 5.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (125 degrees).

0.875% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
469 degrees awarded
White Female
159 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at United States Naval Academy is white male (469 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (159 degrees).

Operations

United States Naval Academy employs 119 Professors, 90 Associate professors and 76 Assistant professors. Most academics at United States Naval Academy are Male Professor (84), Male Associate professor (62), and Male Assistant professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States Naval Academy are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 145 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 81 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$236M

2023 Salaries

0.956%

decline from 2022

In 2023, United States Naval Academy paid a median of $236M in salaries, a 0.956% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.581% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.95% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$45.6M

Instructional Salaries

325

Number of Employees

In 2023, United States Naval Academy paid a total of $45.6M to 325 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

119 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

145 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at United States Naval Academy were Professor with 119 employees, Associate professor with 90 employees, and Assistant professor with 76 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at United States Naval Academy were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 145 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 81 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at United States Naval Academy was Male Professor with 84 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at United States Naval Academy.

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