Get Inspired

At West Point, you'll get more than a top-tier education and the world's best leadership training. You'll be inspired to reach your full potential by a community dedicated to growing character, achieving excellence, and serving the nation.

Get Inspired

At West Point, you'll get more than a top-tier education and the world's best leadership training. You'll be inspired to reach your full potential by a community dedicated to growing character, achieving excellence, and serving the nation.

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More Than a College Degree

  • Receive world-renowned leadership training: Every West Point cadet gains leadership experience in the classroom, during military training, on the athletic field, and in cadet-run clubs or organizations. 
  • Form lifelong bonds: Join a tight-knit, supportive community dedicated to serving others and the nation. 
  • Experience exciting, developmental opportunities: From rappelling out of a helicopter to summer trips abroad with classmates, the exciting, developmental experiences available at West Point are numerous and varied. 
  • Receive a fully funded undergraduate education and begin a rewarding career: West Point graduates go on to be leaders of character in the U.S. Army and beyond. 

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Lead with Purpose. Graduate Debt-Free.

Imagine starting your career with a $70,000 guaranteed salary, zero student debt, and a mission that makes a real impact. At a service academy, your education is 100% covered—so you can focus 100% on building your future.

How West Point Inspires, Educates, & Develops

Academics

With nationally ranked programs, innovative high-tech majors, and faculty among the nation's most accessible, West Point creates an environment that nurtures your academic interests, preparing you for success in the Army and beyond.

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Leadership Development

West Point is the world's preeminent leader development institution. As a West Point cadet, you will lead in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in military training, becoming a respected and highly sought-after leader of character.

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Athletics

Every cadet is an athlete. Whether in NCAA Division I athletics, club sports, or competitive intramurals, you will be on a team competing to win, because college should challenge more than just your intellect. Go Army, Beat Navy!

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Military Education

The Military Program at the United States Military Academy consists of military-focused classroom instruction and labs, summer field training, and various military-related enrichment opportunities available throughout the year.

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Launch Your Future with Confidence

Get a head start on success with 100% job placement after graduation, access to 28 elite scholars programs, and over 1,000 internships offered every year. This isn’t just college—it’s a career-launching experience.

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"West Point is like no other place in the world. The strong sense of unity, commitment to service, and continuous pursuit of growth provided an environment that resonates with my goals both professionally and personally. It is a place where I continuously push my limits."

- Cadet Mario Trevino
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