Hi guys, I've been looking into the United States Military Academy at West Point and I'm curious about the size of the student body. How many students typically attend West Point? Is it a large or small student population compared to other colleges?
The United States Military Academy at West Point has a relatively small student population compared to many other colleges. The student body, known as the Corps of Cadets, usually consists of around 4,400 undergraduate students. This size is smaller than the average larger universities but can feel larger than a few small liberal arts colleges.
Compared to the size of public state universities, which can have tens of thousands of students, West Point is undoubtedly smaller. The smaller student population at West Point does allow for a more close-knit community and unique opportunities for leadership development that is a hallmark of the military academy experience.
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