U.S. Service Academies
Federal service academies that prepare students for careers as military officers. Graduates receive a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces and a service commitment.
5 institutions listed
Service Academies by State
Browse Service Academies (5 programs)
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 Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
The tuition-free federal service academy in New London, CT — the only one that requires no congressional nomination. Graduates commission as Coast Guard officers.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY) is a tuition-free federal service academy graduating licensed officers for the Merchant Marine and military.
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.
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