Admitted students scored 1200–1430 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 31. United States Military Academy admits 12% of applicants — highly selective. 95% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1200 and a quarter above 1430. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 4,408.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, Colorado | 1355 | 29 | 78% | $61,398 |
| The College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio | 1353 | 29 | 60% | $61,640 |
| Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina | 1353 | 30 | 38% | $15,554 |
| Chapman University Orange, California | 1357 | 29 | 65% | $64,984 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts | 1353 | 30 | 18% | $64,500 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, Colorado | 1357 | 28 | 78% | $15,666 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.