United States Naval Academy

Location: Annapolis, Maryland (pop. 40,687)

Size: small (fewer than 5,000 students)

Description: Naval/Marine Service Academy. Chosen Midshipmen earn a BS degree, then owe 5 years of military service to the USA upon graduation.

• Total student population: 4,900

• Population (undergraduate): 4,900

• Average high school GPA of admitted students: 3.8

• Average class size: 20

• Approximate cost: no tuition costs

Popular majors: Engineering, History, Political Science

New & improved: Cyber Security majors. New cyber security research building just completed.

What makes us special: Students must receive a nomination from their Senator or Congressman then go through a selection process to be receive an appointment. Students receive military training as well as earning their BS degree in 4 years then go on to serve their country in US Navy or US Marine Corps.

Visit us at: usna.edu