United States Naval Academy

The United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland, about 33 miles east of Washington, where the Severn River meets the Chesapeake Bay. It is the second most established of the five federal service academies. Midshipmen are officers in training whose tuition is fully funded by the United States Navy in exchange for active-duty service after graduation. The Naval Academy participates in the Patriot League and the American Athletic Conference and has NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports.

To graduate, midshipmen must complete certain physical education requirements throughout all four years. From the debate team to the scuba club, the school provides more than 70 extracurricular activities for midshipmen. Midshipmen all live in Bancroft Hall, a massive dormitory complex, and are paid a monthly stipend.

Graduates of the United States Naval Academy receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to serve in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Applicants must apply directly to the academy as well as be nominated by a member of Congress. The Ring Dance, during which second-class midshipmen receive their class rings, is a campus tradition.

Website: https://www.usna.edu