United States Naval Academy
Academics
- Graduation Rate90%
- Majors Available32
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio8:1
- Retention Rate97%
AP Credit Policy
AP credit and course placement is determined during Plebe summer. High AP scores (4-5) may validate certain courses and allow students to place into higher level courses. Refer to our Course Validation policy on the USNA website.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | Calc 1 (SM121) |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Not available | Calc I (SM121) & II (SM122) |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | Not available | Calc 1 (SM121) |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Chinese 1&2 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Not available | FP230 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | Not available | English 1 (HE111) |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | Not available | English 1 (HE111) |
| European History | 5 | Not available | HH216, if a score of 5 is also earned on the AP World History exam. |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | French 1&2 |
| 5 | Not available | French 1&2 and placement into 3rd year French (FF301) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | German 1 & 2 |
| 5 | Not available | German 1&2 and placement into 3rd year German. | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Japanese 1&2 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Not available | SE202 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Not available | SE201 |
| Psychology | 4 | Not available | NL200 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | Spanish 1 & 2 |
| 5 | Not available | Spanish 1 & 2 and placement into the 3rd year of Spanish | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | Not available | FP130 |
| United States History | 5 | Not available | HH216, if a score of 5 is also earned on the AP World History exam. |
| World History: Modern | 5 | Not available | HH216, if a score of 5 is also earned on the AP European or American History exams. |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Area Studies, Other
- Asian Studies/Civilization
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
D
- Data Science, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
G
- General Studies
H
- History, General
I
- Information Technology
M
- Mathematical Economics
- Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
N
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nuclear Engineering
O
- Ocean Engineering
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Operations Research
P
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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