ADMISSIONS EXCELLENCE

NUMBER OF DONORS: 1,855
TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED: $11,833,973

In support of the Naval Academy’s mission, the Office of Admissions conducts a wide range of marketing, education and outreach programs each year. Programs are designed to connect high school students, guidance counselors, parents, community influencers and congressional offices with midshipmen, faculty and staff. Along with annual admissions summer events, these programs are designed to build a pipeline of promising potential applicants, with a particular focus on the recruitment of candidates interested in the STEM disciplines. The Fund for Admissions Excellence supports the Naval Academy Admissions initiatives and outreach.

KEY AREAS OF ADMISSIONS IMPACT:

• Orientation (Centers of Influence) visits to USNA for School and Community leaders
• Scholarships for students in financial need to attend
• Summer Seminar
• STEM Programs at USNA
• Candidate Visit Weekends
• Remote STEM Programs
• Virtual campus tours
• Marketing materials to support Blue and Gold Program
• Women’s Glee Club and Gospel Choir school performances
• Social media and internet outreach
• Midshipmen travel to support
• Congressional Academy Days
• Admissions Forums
• College fairs, school visits and community events

AS A RESULT, THE NAVAL ACADEMY ACHIEVED:

• The most diverse Brigade in USNA history
• Greatest female representation in USNA history
• 2nd highest 4-year graduation rate of 584 public schools
• #1 Public School
• #6 National Liberal Arts Colleges

“Growing up in a family of seven kids, I didn’t have a lot. But I did have great parents, teachers and coaches that inspired me—I know that now. My family and I are committed to supporting underserved and underrepresented populations whether for STEM educational efforts or gaining better access to a terrific education at a place like the Naval Academy.” – John Young ’78