Military Academies in the United States offer an excellent option for students who are interested in serving the country and receiving a quality education at no cost. All five of the undergraduate military academies have selective admissions, and all require at least five years of service upon graduation. Click on the profile links for more information.
1. Air Force Academy
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- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Enrollment: 4,461 (all undergraduate)
- Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
- Service Requirement: Five years in the Air Force
- Athletics: NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference
- For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Air Force Academy profile
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USAFA
2. Annapolis
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- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Enrollment: 4,441 (all undergraduate)
- Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
- Service Requirement: 5 years or longer
- Athletics: NCAA Division I Patriot League
- For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Annapolis profile
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Annapolis
3. Coast Guard Academy
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- Location: New London, Connecticut
- Enrollment: 963 (all undergraduate)
- Nomination Requirement: None. Admissions are entirely merit-based.
- Service Requirement: 5 years in the Coast Guard
- Athletics: Division III except for Division I Rifle and Pistol
- For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Coast Guard Academy profile
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USCGA
4. Merchant Marine Academy
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- Location: Kings Point, New York
- Enrollment: 986 (all undergraduate)
- Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
- Service Requirement: At least 5 years
- Athletics: Division III
- For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the Merchant Marine Academy profile
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for USMMA
5. West Point
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- Location: West Point, New York
- Enrollment: 4,487 (all undergraduate)
- Nomination Requirement: From a member of Congress
- Service Requirement: 5 years in the Army; 3 years in the Reserves
- Athletics: NCAA Division I Patriot League
- For acceptance rates, test scores and other admissions data, see the West Point profile
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for West Point
