Are you interested in attending one of the United States' five military academies, but are not sure which one could be a good fit for you? Get to know a bit more about each of the academies below! 

United States Military Academy

• Location: West Point, New York 
• Branch of the military: United States Army 
• Acceptance rate: 11%
• Majors offered: 36; 19 minors

Learn more about the United States Military Academy here.

United States Naval Academy 

• Location: Annapolis, Maryland
• Branch of the military: United States Navy 
• Acceptance rate: 8%
• Majors offered: 26 

Learn more about the United States Naval Academy here.

United States Air Force Academy

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Branches of the military: United States Air Force & United States Space Force
• Acceptance rate: 12%
• Majors offered: 32; 18 minors

Learn more about the United States Air Force Academy here.

United States Coast Guard Academy

• Location: New London, Connecticut
• Branch of the military: United States Coast Guard
• Acceptance rate: 19%
• Majors offered: 9

Learn more about the United States Coast Guard Academy here.

United States Merchant Marine Academy

• Location: Kings Point, New York
   
• Branch of the military: United States Merchant Marine
• Acceptance rate: 25%
• Majors offered: 5

Learn more about the United States Merchant Marine Academy here.

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