USNA SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1200–1460 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1330
• Percentile: Typically in the 75th–90th percentile of test-takers

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to the United States Naval Academy (USNA).
• Scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review, alongside grades, extracurriculars, and a congressional nomination.
• The USNA practices superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates.
• While AP or IB test scores are not substitutes for SAT/ACT, they can demonstrate academic strength in specific areas.
• Applicants are recommended to target scores above 1300 on the SAT to remain competitive for admission to the United States Naval Academy.