United States Naval Academy

The United States Naval Academy, in historic Annapolis, was founded in 1845 by George Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. Naval Academy students receive professional training to become naval and marine officers after graduation. In 1933, the Academy began awarding bachelor of science degrees. Students now have a variety of choices in the academic curriculum, with 18 major fields of study.

Students also have the opportunity to study in the honors program and work on postgraduate programs. Tours of the Academy are available daily from the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center. Best Western hotels are a logical lodging choice, while visiting the Annapolis area of Maryland.