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United States Military Academy at West Point
United States Military Academy at West Point
WEST POINT, NY . 4 Year 3.6
#2477 in Best Colleges in America
646 SWIFT RD (ATTN: MASG) WEST POINT, NY 10996

Overview

The United States Military Academy at West Point is located in West Point, New York. It is a historic military academy dedicated to cultivating officers with outstanding leadership and moral qualities.

The academy's academic curriculum combines humanities and engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary learning and practical experience. All students are required to complete 31 core courses covering mathematics, physics, engineering, history, philosophy, foreign languages and other fields. In addition, students are required to choose a major to study in depth, including international relations, mechanical engineering, legal studies, etc.

West Point adopts the Thayer teaching method, emphasizing small class teaching and students' active learning, and cultivating students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Wikipedia

Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science degree and be appointed as a second lieutenant in the United States Army to start their officer career.

Rankings

  • 30

    #30 in Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America

  • 3

    #3 82 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 71

    #71 in Best Colleges for International Relations in America

  • Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America 30 of 174
  • Best Colleges for International Relations in America 71 of 405
  • Colleges with the Best Academics in America 79 of 1,543

Academics

  • A+Academics
  • AValue
  • B+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • CAthletics
  • C Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • CLocation
  • CDorms
  • C Campus Food
  • C Student Life
  • A+Safety

Majors

  • Mechanical Engineering
    83 Graduates
  • Engineering
    81 Graduates
  • History
    68 Graduates
  • Economics
    59 Graduates
  • Business
    56 Graduates
  • Geography
    55 Graduates
  • International Relations
    46 Graduates
  • Legal Studies
    43 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    42 Graduates
  • Military Science
    41 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 31
    Application Deadline
  • 11%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1200-1440
  • ACT Range
    28-33
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,594 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    1%
  • Pell Grant
  • Varsity Athletes

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