The U.S. Military Academy at West Point
The #4 Undergraduate Engineering Program in the Nation
Receive a Fully Funded Education with No Student Loans
YOUR ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITES AT WEST POINT:
Participate in meaningful research solving real-world engineering problems during your four years. Our seven engineering-related research centers include the Center for Innovation & Engineering, the Robotics Research Center, and the Center for Environmental and Geographic Science.
Go beyond the classroom with over 100 engineering-related summer internships with key government agencies, government laboratories, and research institutions such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States Army Corps of Engineers, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory; and with industry leaders such as Boeing, General Electric (GE), and Mercedes-Benz.
During your senior year, cadets majoring in engineering work on a Capstone project; a year-long, immersive experience. Your Capstone project is an incredible opportunity for research and problem solving alongside faculty members.
Take the First Step on Your Path to Success: Connect with West Point
Our Engineering Programs Include:
Nuclear Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Consistent Top Rankings
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point offers an unparalleled education and is regularly ranked among America's top colleges. Students who attend West Point earn a top-notch education from one of America's strongest academic programs while building their leadership skills.
- #4 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #5 in Civil Engineering
- #8 in Mechanical Engineering
- #12 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
(Rankings according to The Princeton Review and US News & World Report)
Our graduates are equipped to lead our Army and to succeed in any future endeavor.
As a cadet, you will receive a fully funded education that is valued at over $250,000. This includes tuition, books, room and board, and medical and dental insurance; plus, cadets receive a monthly stipend, between $200-$525, to pay for other school and personal expenses.
Your Career after West Point:
Upon graduation you will enter the U.S. Army as an officer. Engineering majors are presented with exciting opportunities in the Corps of Engineers, Aviation, Air Defense Artillery, Ordinance, Cyber Corps, and Signal Corps Branches.
Compensation is typically around $70,000. with increases tied to promotions. You'll also receive free healthcare, an excellent retirement package, a housing allowance, and 30-days of paid vacation per year.
Achieve Your Full Potential
Read what students have to say about their experience with the engineering program at West Point.
Isaiah Filisi
Everyone within the Civil Engineering program wants the best for me. The instructors are world class, show genuine interest in the things that I do, and are easy to talk to.
Natalie Russo
The best experiences I have had with Engineering would be the opportunities to travel across the world to learn more. I spent 3 weeks in San Francisco one summer and my capstone group is going to Vicenza, Italy.
Timmy Kipfmiller
West Point has built a unique engineering community where collaboration, learning, and curiosity are encouraged. One that drives excellence and motivates me to get better every day.
7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
100%
Job Placement After Graduation
27
Engineering Majors & Minors to Choose From
Applying to West Point
Basic eligibility requirements:
- At least age 17, but not 23 or older, on July 1 of the year you enter West Point
- A U.S. Citizen
- Not married
- Not pregnant
- Not legally responsible for child support
Your Freshman & Sophomore Year
Connect with West Point for important updates & deadline information so you can stay on track as you prepare for college.
Your Junior Year
February 1st of your junior year our application portal opens. The first step in applying is to complete your Candidate Questionnaire (CQ). Our application has several steps so start as soon as possible.
Your Senior Year
During the summer and fall of your senior year, the Admissions Office will send additional instructions to competitive applicants who have completed the CQ.