Military Academies
Eighth graders who are interested in the Military should learn about the Military Academies and how
they could be eligible for these service academies.
R. Akalin, Counselor
359-4468
Military Service Academies
United States Military Academy
ATTN: Public Affairs Office
Taylor Hall, Bldg 600
West Point, NY 10996-1788
(845) 938-2006
United States Naval Academy
ATTN: Public Affairs Officer
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5000
(410)267-2291
United States Air Force Academy
ATTN: Public Affairs Officer
2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 320
U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5016
(719)472-2990
United States Coast Guard Academy
ATTN: Public Affairs Officer
15 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-4195
(203)444-8270
United States Merchant Marine Academy
ATTN: Public Affairs Officer
300 Steamboat Rd
Kings Point, NY 11024
(516) 773-5000
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.
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
Nomination Request Format for Service Academy
(A separate letter must be sent to each Senator, your Representative, and the Vice President)
Date
The Honorable_____________
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-0001
Dear Senator_________________
OR
The Honorable_____________
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515-0001
Dear Mr./Mrs.______________
OR
Vice President_____________
The Old Executive Office Building, Room 490
Washington, D.C. 20501
Dear Vice President______________
I desire to attend the United States Military Academy/United States Naval Academy/United
States Air Force Academy and to be commissioned in the Regular Army/Navy/Marines/Air
Force. I respectfully request that I be considered as one of your nominees for the class
entering in the summer of _________.
The following data are furnished for your information:
Name of Applicant:
Permanent Address:
Telephone Number:
High School:
Date of Birth:
Social Security Number:
Names of Parents:
I have/have not requested that a pre-candidate file be initiated for me at the United States
Military Academy/ United States Naval Academy/ United States Air Force Academy:
Sincerely,