All 130+ U.S. Military Schools
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Every military school, academy, and college in the United States — compared by tuition, ages, and admissions.
Premier Institutions
Top Military Academies
Norwich University
Northfield, VT
Norwich University, America's oldest private military college and birthplace of ROTC. Founded 1819 in Northfield, Vermont; tuition $48,730 (2026-27), 74% acceptance rate.
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
The Citadel is a public senior military college in Charleston, SC, founded in 1842. All undergraduates join the Corps of Cadets; in-state tuition is $34,935 (2026-27).
United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
The U.S. Air Force Academy is a tuition-free four-year service academy on 18,500 acres in Colorado Springs, commissioning Air Force and Space Force officers.
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
The United States Military Academy at West Point educates and commissions officers for the U.S. Army. Founded 1802; tuition-free with a five-year service obligation.
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis is a tuition-free federal service academy where midshipmen earn bachelor's degrees and Navy or Marine Corps commissions.
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Lexington, VA
Virginia Military Institute (VMI), founded 1839 in Lexington, is the oldest public senior military college in the U.S. — coed since 1997, about 1,560 cadets, 14 majors.
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How Much Does Military School Cost? Tuition & Financial Aid
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Military Schools and ADHD: How Structure Helps
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Military Schools for Boys: All 12 All-Boys Academies (2026)
All 12 all-boys military schools in the U.S. — eight boarding academies ($32K-$67K/year), three day schools, and one elementary option, compared by state and cost.
Military Schools for Girls: Every Option in the U.S. (2026)
Military schools for girls: the nation's only all-female cadet corps, Culver Girls Academy, coed boarding from ~$32,500/year, and free public options by state.
The Service Academy & ROTC Roadmap
A West Point or Naval Academy education is worth over $400,000. How to win an appointment or ROTC scholarship—nominations, DoDMERB exams, and timelines.
How to Evaluate a Military School Like an Insider
How to evaluate a military school before you enroll: read the Cadet Handbook, eat in the mess hall, and watch for 6 red flags that reveal the real culture.
America's Oldest Military Schools & Academies
West Point (1802) is America's oldest military academy — see every historic U.S. military school by founding date, from Norwich (1819) to The Citadel (1842).
Summer Military School Programs & Camps for Teens
Military school summer programs run 1-6 weeks and cost $1,500 to $6,000+. Compare leadership camps, academic sessions, and full cadet previews before enrolling.