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{{short description|U.S. Army federal service academy in West Point, New York}} | {{short description|U.S. Army federal service academy in West Point, New York}} | ||
The '''United States Military Academy''' ('''USMA''', '''West Point''', or '''Army'''<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.si.com/college-football/2015/04/13/army-football-new-uniforms-logo|title=Army unveils new name, uniforms and logo in athletics rebrand |first = S. I. |last=Wire |website = SI.com |date=13 April 2015 }}</ref>) is a [[United States service academies|United States service academy]] in [[West Point, New York]]. It was originally established as a fort during the American Revolutionary War, as it sits on strategic high ground overlooking the [[Hudson River]] {{convert|50|mi|km|0|sp=us}} north of | The '''United States Military Academy''' ('''USMA''', '''West Point''', or '''Army'''<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.si.com/college-football/2015/04/13/army-football-new-uniforms-logo|title=Army unveils new name, uniforms and logo in athletics rebrand |first = S. I. |last=Wire |website = SI.com |date=13 April 2015 }}</ref>) is a [[United States service academies|United States service academy]] in [[West Point, New York]]. It was originally established as a fort during the American Revolutionary War, as it sits on strategic high ground overlooking the [[Hudson River]] {{convert|50|mi|km|0|sp=us}} north of New York City. The academy was founded in 1802, and it is the oldest of the five American service academies and educates cadets for [[Commission (document)#United States|commissioning]] into the [[United States Army]]. The academic program grants the [[Bachelor of Science]] degree with a curriculum that grades cadets' performance upon a broad academic program, military leadership performance, and mandatory participation in competitive athletics. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is classified as a [[liberal arts college]] by [[U.S. News & World Report|U.S. News]] and is ranked #8 in the 2025 edition of the Best Colleges in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category. | ||
Candidates for admission must apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Congress. Other nomination sources include the president and vice president.<ref>United States Military Academy, West Point. [http://www.usma.edu/admissions/sitepages/apply_nominations.aspx "West Point Admissions"].</ref> Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as "[[Cadet|cadets]]" or collectively as the "United States Corps of Cadets" (USCC). The Army fully funds tuition for cadets in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation. About 1,300 cadets enter the academy each July, with about 1,000 cadets graduating. | Candidates for admission must apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of Congress. Other nomination sources include the president and vice president.<ref>United States Military Academy, West Point. [http://www.usma.edu/admissions/sitepages/apply_nominations.aspx "West Point Admissions"].</ref> Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as "[[Cadet|cadets]]" or collectively as the "United States Corps of Cadets" (USCC). The Army fully funds tuition for cadets in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation. About 1,300 cadets enter the academy each July, with about 1,000 cadets graduating. | ||