2009-10
Compendium

SERVICE ACADEMY - ARMY

Director of Admissions
United States Military Academy
Official Mail and Distribution Center
646 Swift Road
West Point, NY 10996-1905
(845) 938-4041
http://admissions.usma.edu/

Admission is based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, physical fitness and receipt of a congressional or service- connected nomination. Candidates must be between 17 and 23 years of age on July 1 of year admitted, U.S. citizen, unmarried with no legal obligation to support a child or children, must pass a medical exam and fitness assessment. Tuition, room, board and medical care are at no cost; uniforms and books paid by cadets taken from cadet salary of over $10,000 per year. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in one of over 44 majors and a commission as an active duty 2LT in the United States Army. Graduates serve a minimum of five years active duty.