AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | United States Naval Academy course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | validates Calc 1 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | validates Calc 1 and Calc | 2 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | validates English 1 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | validates English 1 | |
| Psychology | 4 | validates NL200 (Science of Human Behavior) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | validates SE202 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | validates SE201 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | validates HH216 (Class of 2029 and later) |
Show all 16 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | validates Calc 1 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | validates Calc 1 and Calc | 2 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | validates English 1 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | validates English 1 | |
| Psychology | 4 | validates NL200 (Science of Human Behavior) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | validates SE202 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | validates SE201 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | validates HH216 (Class of 2029 and later) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | validates FP130 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | validates Calc 1 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | validates FP230 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | in conjunction with USNA validation exam |
Source: usna.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 100 |
| Political Science and Government | 100 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 99 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 73 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 66 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 66 |
| English Language and Literature | 56 |
| History | 56 |
Show the other 20 majors
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 54 |
| Computer Science | 39 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 38 |
| Ocean Engineering | 38 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 36 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Mathematical Economics | 27 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Physical Sciences | 23 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 20 |
| Mathematics | 18 |
| Computer Engineering | 16 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 11 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 9 |
| Engineering | 9 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 8 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| General Studies | 6 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
2,859,024 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
5 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
30°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
19.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,440 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Bowie State University15 mi
- Capitol Technology University20 mi
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County23 mi
- University of Baltimore24 mi
- Maryland Institute College of Art24 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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