I’m not allowed to link the video, but search YouTube for gain service academy channel. They have a video about this. It’s maybe why so many high qualified hs applicants were denied.
Class of 2027 Snapshot:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Class of 2027 includes 305 (26%) from college and post-high
school preparatory programs which include:
▪ 209 from Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI
▪ 47 from the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and Civilian
Preparatory Programs
▪ 46 additional students have completed at least one semester of
study at a college or university, or post-secondary prep school
Class of 2026 Snapshot:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The Class of 2026 includes 336 (28%) from college and post-high
school preparatory programs which include:
▪ 195 from Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI
▪ 44 from the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and Civilian
Preparatory Programs
▪ 97 additional students have completed at least one semester of
study at a college or university, or post-secondary prep school
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
The
Class of 2025 includes 383 (32%) from college and post-high
school preparatory programs which include:
▪ 210 from Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI
▪ 43 from the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and Civilian
Preparatory Programs
▪ 130 additional students have completed at least one semester of
study at a college, university, or post-secondary prep school
Class of 2024
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
The Class of 2024 includes 337 (28%) from college and post high school preparatory programs, which include:
- 198 from Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, R.I.
- 46 from the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Program/Civilian Prep Program
- 82 students have completed at least six months of study at a college or university, and 11 at a post-secondary prep school
Class of 2023 was 29% (that year they did an infographic that was difficult to copy).
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The data above has all been released by either USNA or Naval Academy Alumni Assn, using USNA data. We will eventually see Class of 2028’s “snapshot” or “profile” or “portrait.” Earlier years follow the same pattern.
Of course, some of those numbers are not reapplicants - they did not apply out of HS and applied for the first time from college. I suspect the actual % is a few points lower for actual reapplicants.
I would be very surprised if the percentage trended above 40%.
I am also not particularly worried about it. There is an upper limit on age to apply, which gives USNA a legitimate window to accept candidates at 17 right out of high school or some years later up to the upper age limit. Some reapplying candidates need a bit more time to hit full bloom, and they enrich the class with maturity and wider experience - proving their determination and grit in putting themselves through the process again. High quality candidates abound whether direct from HS or reapplying
The goal is to pack the class with top-notch appointees who can live up to the mission of USNA and service to the nation - whether they got in on first try or last possible try should not matter. And it doesn’t.