Cadet Community Whether it be through a team, club or group they join, or some other connection they develop with a peer or mentor during their 47-month experience, cadets find purpose, meaning, and community at West Point. Cadet Community Whether it be through a team, club or group they join, or some other connection they develop with a peer or mentor during their 47-month experience, cadets find purpose, meaning, and community at West Point. Breadcrumb cadet community USMA_pillars MENU Leadership Development Cadet Life Cadet Support Cadet Milestones Plebe Milestones Yearling Milestones Cow Milestones Firstie Milestones Cadet Community The Journey Continues Community at West Point West Point brings together a community of exceptional young people with outstanding faculty, dedicated mentors from a variety of backgrounds, and the most connected body of alumni in the world, all dedicated to pursuing excellence, serving others, and defending the nation. Cadets looking for connection will find it at USMA - forging bonds that last a lifetime. Leaders, Scholars, and Standouts: Meet the Cadet Class West Point cadets aren’t just students - they’re proven leaders and high achievers. You'll be surrounded by driven, motivated peers - 764 ranked in the top 20% of their high school class, including 85 valedictorians and 37 salutatorians. If you're driven to lead and ready to rise to the challenge, you’ll be in good company. 716 National Honor Society 158 National Merit Scholarship 134 Student Body / Class President "West Point's community, including cadets, faculty, and local families, creates an environment of togetherness and offers unconditional support. Although every cadet faces many challenges while at West Point, I never felt I was facing them alone." Cohesion through Athletics and Teamwork Every cadet is an athlete and must support or play on one of the Academy's many sports teams. More than a recreational release for cadets, these athletic teams help cultivate a warrior ethos, develop grit and drive, and contribute to a strong spirit de corps. Explore intramural sports Explore competitive sports Explore the NCAA at West Point Athletes Who Lead: Built for the Challenge At West Point, leadership starts long before day one. Over 80% of cadets earned varsity letters, and nearly two-thirds served as team captains. If you thrive on the field and lead by example, you’re already on the right path. 63% Team Captain 84% Varsity Letter "The West Point community is like no other place in the world. The strong sense of unity, commitment to service, and continuous pursuit of growth provided an environment that resonates with my goals both professionally and personally. It is a place where I continuously push my limits." Join a Class of High Achievers You'll be surrounded by driven, motivated peers - 764 ranked in the top 20% of their high school class, including 85 valedictorians and 37 salutatorians. Here, excellence isn’t the exception - it’s the standard. 764 Top 20% of High School Class 85 Class Valedictorian 37 Class Salutatorian Unique Faculty Model West Point employs a unique blend of faculty comprising both military and civilian faculty from all walks of life who are committed to cadet excellence. This diverse group of faculty provides cadets an unmatched educational experience that prepares them to become leaders of character Leaders Mentoring Leaders Whether it's a professor reaching out to offer additional assistance, a company tactical officer stopping by a room to check in after hours, a sponsor inviting a cadet to their home to relax, or simply a member of the Long Gray Line offering advice to a cadet with whom they feel a connection, cadets benefit from a wide array of USMA mentors. Camaraderie Cadets form strong bonds during their time at West Point - from the units they are assigned to during their summer training and extending through their academic year companies. The friendships they forge with their peers, with those leading them, and with the cadets that they themselves lead will last a lifetime. Vibrant Spiritual Communities West Point offers a variety of opportunities for you to grow in your faith. Our faith communities are warm, friendly, and ready to serve you. Explore the religious service schedule. Most Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel Cadet Chapel Post Chapel Jewish Chapel World Religious Worship Center St. Martin's Chapel Old Cadet Chapel "I liked who I was becoming at West Point. The people, culture, and mission combined to help me grow and move towards my own goals and dreams. I found the most supportive community of friends, mentors, and teachers. They walked me through my valleys and celebrated my peaks, building a bond that is like none other imaginable." Class CompositionEvery West Point class is a unique blend of emerging leaders with tremendous potential.Average class composition based upon historical data with an estimated incoming class size of 1,214 cadets. Explore current class statistics Service, Honor, and Leadership Start Early West Point cadets come from a tradition of service and leadership. Many earned top honors like Eagle Scout or the Gold Award, participated in Scouting America, and stood out in Boys and Girls State or national programs. If you're already stepping up in your community, you're not alone. 174 Scouting America 122 Eagle Scout or Gold Award 316 Boys / Girls State / Nation The Long Gray LineRegardless of how long a graduate decides to serve in uniform, all West Point graduates become valued members of the Long Gray Line - the most connected alumni body in the world. Joining the Long Gray Line, a community of fellow gradates than spans generations. is a mark of distinction, representing high achievement and the promise of outstanding, ethical leadership. Visit the West Point Alumni website Contact the Admissions Team The first step in becoming part of the West Point community is contacting a member of the Admissions team. Find an Outreach Representative Find a Soldier Representative Find a Regional Representative