United States Military Academy SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even with test-optional admissions, West Point’s applicants are still using scores: 68% submitted SAT results. Your clearest testing goal is to push toward the top of the SAT range, near 1420, with a 33 ACT as a comparable benchmark.
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United States Military Academy facts and stats
United States Military Academy enrolls 4,473 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. West Point has a 95% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 87%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1.
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How do your scores compare at West Point?
Key United States Military Academy application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 31
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional West Point, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall can be used for retakes and possible superscoring. With the Regular Decision deadline on January 31, a December retake is typically the last test date likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
West Point is a public institution in the Patriot League. Use this section to review available cost details, aid options, and net price information as you plan what attending could mean for your budget.
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At a public institution like West Point, the out-of-state cost of attendance is an important starting point for comparing affordability. Actual costs can vary based on the student’s situation, required expenses, and financial need. Families should focus on net price after any grants, scholarships, or other aid rather than the published sticker price.
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100% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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