Campus & Student Life at United States Naval Academy

Home to about 4,594 undergraduates in 2020, Annapolis is a small, public school located in Annapolis, Maryland. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Annapolis offers a “study abroad” program.

Annapolis is an Elite Federal Service Academy (FSA)

Federal service academies like Annapolis offer subsidized tuition (often fully subsidized) in exchange for a period of post-graduation service. Annapolis can be a great way to get a premium education for little or no cost, but make sure you understand the commitment and the often stringent application requirements. For more information you can review the Federal Military Colleges and Academies page. For more information, you will also want to check out our Annapolis for Veterans Guide.

Annapolis Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Annapolis Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at United States Naval Academy

Annapolis not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at United States Naval Academy

Annapolis has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,594 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,594 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).

United States Naval Academy is Ranked #263 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Annapolis receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Annapolis #263 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Annapolis by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Annapolis Diversity Guide.

United States Naval Academy Competes in the NCAA

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Annapolis, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to United States Naval Academy Athletics