Military Service Academies

• The United States Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York, founded in 1802
• The United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland, founded in 1845
• The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, founded in 1954.
• The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut, founded in 1876
• The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York, founded in 1943

Each academy has their own rigorous admissions process that is very extensive and highly competitive. Applicants to all service academies, except the United States Coast Guard Academy, are required to obtain a nomination to the schools. These nominations may be made by Congressional Representatives, Senators, the Vice President and the President.