New York Military Academy
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
"Toujours Prêt"
The Verdict
Founded in 1889 by Civil War veteran Charles Jefferson Wright at the foot of Storm King Mountain, New York Military Academy is one of America's oldest military boarding schools. Located just miles from West Point, NYMA has produced a U.S. president, Oscar-winning filmmakers, Broadway legends, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
The academy's Honor Code—shared with West Point—states that "A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do," forming the cornerstone of character development that has shaped leaders for over 130 years.
About
New York Military Academy in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, is a coed college-prep boarding and day school for grades 9-12. Founded 1889; boarding tuition $54,000 (2025-26).
Tuition & Costs
2025-2026 RatesBoarding
$54,000
Day Student
$29,000
International
$64,000
Endowment
$3 million
*Boarding includes room/board and fees; financial aid and scholarships available
View official tuition pageAdmissions & Selectivity
Admissions Philosophy
developmental
Key Requirements
- School transcript
- Parent evaluation questionnaire
- Recommendation letter
- Application essay
- Interview (mandatory, virtual available for international students)
- Authorization to release school records
- Application fee ($100)
Location
Campus & Facilities
Campus Size
135 acres
Housing
Barracks
Enrollment
100
Student:Teacher
4:1
Barracks Life
Housing Type
barracks
Daily Schedule
Days begin at 6:00 a.m. and conclude at 10:00 p.m. Cadets attend classes, participate in mandatory athletics (interscholastic or intramural), and complete nightly mentored study hall. Closed weekends include additional leadership training, drill and ceremony practice, and barracks maintenance. Cadets in good standing may apply for weekend furlough during open weekends.
Discipline Model
The Corps of Cadets operates under the NYMA Honor Code shared with West Point: 'A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.' Self-discipline, leadership, and citizenship are integrated into daily life. As cadets advance in rank, they assume increasing responsibility for supervising, leading, and instructing fellow cadets through the cadet chain of command. JROTC participation and the military program are required for graduation.
Academics & Outcomes
College Matriculation
100%
Where Graduates Go
Designated as an Honor Unit with Distinction by the Department of the Army; strong track record of graduates attending West Point, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy; 4-year ROTC college scholarship recipients
Hall of Fame
Donald J. Trump
45th and 47th President of the United States, CEO of the Trump Organization
Francis Ford Coppola
Oscar-winning film director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now
Stephen Sondheim
Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist
Bob Benmosche
President and CEO of MetLife and AIG
Bob Stiller
Founder of Green Mountain Coffee, lead investor and developer of Keurig
James E. Briggs
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General, second Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy
Art Davie
Founder of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Fairleigh Dickinson Jr.
Businessman and politician, namesake of Fairleigh Dickinson University
Athletics & Physical Training
Varsity Sports
Mandatory PT
All cadets are required to participate in athletics throughout the school year. The academy fields varsity and junior varsity teams competing in the Hudson Valley Athletic League (HVAL) and New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC). Intramural options include flag football, dodgeball, kickball, pickleball, and cornhole. The wrestling program has earned national recognition with multiple state champions and National Prep All-Americans.
Facilities
120-acre campus at the foot of Storm King Mountain features 51 buildings including historic barracks (Jones Barracks, Pattillo Hall refurbished in 2025), gymnasium historically used by the New York Knicks in the late 1960s and early 1970s, 3,000-square-foot fitness center, state-of-the-art wrestling facility opened in 2025, multiple athletic fields, and outdoor training areas.
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