US Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
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Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy.

As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. They attend the Academy for four years, graduating with Bachelor of Science degrees and commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.


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Mission Statement

"To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government."
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Leadership

Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte

Superintendent

Lieutenant General Michael J. Borgschulte
Master Chief Michael G. Carbone

Command Master Chief

Master Chief Michael G. Carbone
Colonel Roy J. Nicka

Chief of Staff

Colonel Roy J. Nicka
Captain Austin M. Jackson

Interim Commandant of Midshipmen

Captain Austin M. Jackson
Dr. Samara L. Firebaugh

Provost

Dr. Samara L. Firebaugh
Michael Kelly

Athletic Director

Michael Kelly

By the Numbers

1845
Founded
23
Majors Offered
4400
Total Enrollment
338
Campus Size (acres)

History of USNA

When the founders of the United States Naval Academy were looking for a suitable location, it was reported that then Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft decided to move the naval school to "the healthy and secluded" location of Annapolis in order to rescue midshipmen from "the temptations and distractions that necessarily connect with a large and populous city." The Philadelphia Naval Asylum School was its predecessor. Four of the original seven faculty members came from Philadelphia. Other small naval schools in New York City, Norfolk, Va., and Boston, Mass., also existed in the early days of the United States.
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Strategic Areas of Excellence

Academic Excellence

Foster a stimulating educational environment that supports and encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning. Under the guidance of a world-class civilian and military faculty, engage every midshipman in challenging and rewarding educational experiences. Provide mentorship and support services that enable and promote the highest levels of intellectual development and academic achievement.
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Athletics Excellence

Provide exemplary programs of athletic competition and physical challenge that foster decisive leadership, teamwork, character, resilience, and a passion for "winning." Promote lifelong physical fitness.
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Admissions Excellence

Attract and admit talented young men and women from across our Nation who are willing to accept the challenges of the naval services.
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Ethical Leadership

Prepare midshipmen for the challenges of combat leadership. Instill the core values of honor, courage, and commitment and promote a dedication to the highest standards of moral behavior. Develop and empower leaders who will serve across the Nation to make courageous and ethical decisions.
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Professional Development

Provide midshipmen with the professional building blocks necessary to succeed as Navy and Marine Corps Officers. Instill a profound respect for the Constitution and foundational knowledge and appreciation of the Naval Profession, to include the importance of the Chain of Command and essential seamanship and navigational skills.
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Naval Heritage

Imbue an appreciation of and respect for the selfless service and excellence that are the heritage of the naval services. Instill a personal commitment to uphold the traditions and standards of the Navy and Marine Corps.
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USNA Strategic Plan


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Awards and Recognition

1
Top Public Schools
5
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
3
National Liberal Arts Colleges
4
Town-Gown Relations

Awards

Commander in Chief's Trophy

Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy (CIC Trophy) is awarded to each season's winner of the American college football series among the teams of the U.S. Military Academy (Army Black Knights), the U.S. Naval Academy (Navy Midshipmen), and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Air Force Falcons).


Notable Graduates

The U.S. Naval Academy has produced a remarkable number of notable graduates across various fields, including politics, space, military leadership, and sports. Here are some of the most prominent:
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John McCain
1958
Member of Congress
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Charles F. Bolden
1968
NASA Astronaut
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James B. Stockdale
1947
Medal of Honor Recipient
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Alan B. Shepard, Jr.
1945
NASA Astronaut
More Notable Graduates
Statutory Authority
Information Quality
Open Government
Small Business Office
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