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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	United States Air Force Academy	1344	13.93	1,250 – 1,460	0	63721	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 79% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 96%. Est. Median SAT 1,344 Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
2	United States Military Academy	1326	12.45	1,230 – 1,440	0	63721	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools United States Military Academy West Point, NY The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point or the Academy, accepts just 12% of applicants. 78% of these accepted students will go on to attend. Their motto is “Duty • Honor • Country.” The entire site of West Point is a national landmark and is home to historic sites, a museum, and more. Est. Median SAT 1,326 0.5% Acceptance Rate 12.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	United States Naval Academy	1314	9.36	1,210 – 1,440	0	63721	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Est. Median SAT 1,314 Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
4	United States Coast Guard Academy	1283	24.32	1,190 – 1,380	0	63721	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, General, and Mechanical Engineering. Est. Median SAT 1,283 Acceptance Rate 24.3% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	United States Merchant Marine Academy	1239	32.47	1,150 – 1,330	5173	96770	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s motto is “Acta Non Verba”, or “Deeds not Words.” The Academy accepted 500 out of 1,390 applications last year. The only available majors are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering. Est. Median SAT 1,239 Acceptance Rate 32.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $5,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,770

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools

United States Air Force AcademyUSAF Academy, CO

1,344

13.9%

1,250 – 1,460

$0

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools

United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY

1,326 0.5%

12.5%

1,230 – 1,440

$0

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools

United States Naval AcademyAnnapolis, MD

1,314

9.4%

1,210 – 1,440

$0

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools

United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London, CT

1,283

24.3%

1,190 – 1,380

$0

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – U.S. Service schools

United States Merchant Marine AcademyKings Point, NY

1,239

32.5%

1,150 – 1,330

$5,173

$96,770

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United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY

1,326
0.5%

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY