United States Naval Academy

The United States Naval Academy has been training military officers of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps for over 160 years. Since the start of the academy over 60,000 young adults have successfully completed the nicknamed "four years by the Bay" and have earned places in America's Naval service. The Academy also host many different sports teams and the USNA athletic teams currently play in the Patriot League.

In 1845 the Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, founded the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. As the U.S. Navy has moved from a small fleet of sail boats to a new age infantry of nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships as well as high powerd aircrafts. In addition to its armed forces it also provides an academy that gives young adults up-to-date academic and professional training. Most of the skills taught at the academy are necessary to be an effective naval or marine officer.

The academy puts great stress on attention to individual students by highly qualified faculty members. Classes are usually small, and have an average size of fewer than 18 students. The 600-member faculty is a made up almost equally of civilians and officers. While working together, these faculty members form one of the most dedicated teaching faculties of any college or university in the country and the United States Naval Academy claims its mission is to "develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically.”

All candidates being considered for admission into the U.S. Naval Academy must meet certain criteria to get into the program. Candidates must be at least 17 years old, but no older than 23 years of age. A candidate cannot be married nor have a child that they are required to support. Good moral character is also a necessity. The application process requires various standardized and personality tests, as well as personal references. A physical exam and physical aptitude test is also administered to candidates. Generally, candidates must meet the requirements of medical and vision tests. However, competitive candidates will automatically qualify for a medical waiver if they have certain injuries or illnesses.USNA.edu: USNA Admissions

• 1845: Founded as the Navy School

• 1850: Named United States Naval Academy

• 1852: Appointments to Academy is under control of Congress

• 1861: Classes moved to Newport, RI

• 1865: Classes Moved back to Annapolis after 4 years

• 1893: "Bill the Goat" makes debut as the Navy mascot

• 1949: Wesley A. Brown is first African American to Graduate from Academy

• 1980: Elizabeth Anne Rowe was the first woman to graduate from Academy

• 1995: 150th Anniversary of the United States Naval Academy

• These are from the official United States Naval Academy website:
  • Academics
  • Physical Education
  • Officer Development
  • Professional Development

• Official Site: Academy Facts and Frequently Asked Questions
  • Founded: 1845
  • Faculty: Approximately 600
  • Undergraduates: Approximately 4400

• These are from the official United States Naval Academy website:
  • USNA Admissions
  • About the Academy
  • Steps for Admission to USNA
  • Preliminary Application
  • Apply For Nomination
  • Candidate Fitness Assessment

• Superintendent: Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler
  • • 2007-Present: Superintendent of USNA

• Official Site: Visit USNA

• Television: Multimedia Support Center

• Official Site: United States Naval Academy "Midshipmen" Athletics

• Athletics League: Patriot League

• Basketball: Men's | Women's

• Swimming: Men's | Women's

• Track & Field: Men's | Women's

• Football

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