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.
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United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
The United States Air Force Academy is one of five federal service academies, offering a fully-funded four-year undergraduate program. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and commission as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force. Admission requires a Congressional nomination and is highly competitive.
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is the service academy of the United States Coast Guard in New London, Connecticut. It provides a top-tier education for future Coast Guard officers, emphasizing leadership, character, and professional development.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is a federal service academy that educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine Officers who serve America's marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war. Midshipmen are trained in marine engineering, navigation, ship's administration, maritime law, personnel management, international law, and customs.
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
The United States Military Academy (USMA), commonly known as West Point, is a United States service academy in West Point, New York, that educates cadets for service as commissioned officers in the United States Army.
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy that develops leaders for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. It prepares young men and women to become professional Officers of competence, character, and compassion.
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