For Cadets Ready to Push Further
For young men with aspirations of military service, Hargrave provides the structure, discipline, and academic rigor that mirrors service academy life—giving them a significant advantage in the competitive appointment process.
With 84 service academy appointments since 1999, Hargrave Military Academy has established itself as a premier pathway to military service. Our graduates have earned acceptance to all major service academies.
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)
Develop the leadership, honor, and courage needed for naval service. Our structured environment mirrors academy expectations.
U.S. Military Academy (USMA)
Build the discipline and academic excellence required for West Point through our rigorous military structure.
U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)
Soar to new heights with preparation focused on aerospace leadership and technological innovation.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA)
Prepare for maritime service with emphasis on rescue operations, environmental protection, and homeland security.
Academy Success by the Numbers:
- Naval Academy: 57 appointments (68% of all placements)
- Military Academy (West Point): 21 appointments
- Merchant Marine Academy: 3 appointments
- Air Force Academy: 2 appointments
- Coast Guard Academy: 1 appointment
In the past decade, Hargrave graduates have received 17 appointments, demonstrating our continued commitment to service academy preparation.
Why Choose Hargrave?
Military Structure
Experience authentic military discipline and leadership development that prepares you for academy life.
Faith-Centered Values
Build character through Christian values and moral leadership that distinguish Hargrave graduates.
Academic Excellence
Rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to exceed service academy academic standards.
Personalized Guidance
Individual mentoring and coaching throughout the service academy application process.
Proven Results
Decades of successful service academy placements with graduates serving across all branches.
Brotherhood
All-male environment fostering deep bonds and lifelong relationships with fellow future officers.
USNA Foundation Partnership
Hargrave Military Academy is proud to work with the Naval Academy Foundation to help qualified candidates strengthen their applications through our post-graduate program.
Our partnership provides additional pathways for students who need extra preparation time or academic strengthening before entering the Naval Academy.
Financial assistance may be available for qualified families. We work with the USNA Foundation to identify students who demonstrate exceptional potential but need additional support.
West Point Preparatory Scholarship Program
Hargrave Military Academy is one of only six schools nationwide selected to participate in the West Point Preparatory Scholarship Program (WPPSP), a prestigious pathway to the United States Military Academy established in 1979. Through this program, carefully selected candidates receive partial scholarships to attend Hargrave for a preparatory year. This unique opportunity strengthens both scholar-leaders and recruited athletes academically while maintaining their competitive edge. WPPSP graduates achieve a higher graduation rate at West Point than cadets entering from other sources. Learn more about how Hargrave Military Academy serves as a bridge to West Point through the West Point Preparatory Scholarship Program.
Begin Your Service Academy Journey
Ready to take the next step toward serving your country? Contact our admissions team today.
We build young men into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success.