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United States Naval Academy SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1210-1410. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 25-31. United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1210-1410
ACT middle 50%
25-31
Acceptance rate
9.3%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
4,474

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1410 or higher to sit in the top quarter of United States Naval Academy's SAT submitters; 1210 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 78% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at United States Naval Academy?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

United States Naval Academy SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing610650700
SAT Math600650710
SAT total (estimated)121013001410
ACT composite252831

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 700 in Reading and Writing and 710 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 110 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1307.

Testing policy

Does United States Naval Academy require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

United States Naval Academy told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on United States Naval Academy's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at United States Naval Academy

First-year retention rate
97%
Graduation rate within 6 years
93%

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FAQ

United States Naval Academy admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into United States Naval Academy?

United States Naval Academy does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1210 and 1410 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1410 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1210 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for United States Naval Academy?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 25 to 31, with a median of 28. Scoring 31 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does United States Naval Academy require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, United States Naval Academy reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on United States Naval Academy's admissions website before you apply.

What is United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate?

United States Naval Academy admitted 9.3% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].