Located in Annapolis, Maryland, the United States Naval Academy prepares cadets to serve as officers in the U.S. Navy or Marines.
Located in West Point, New York, the United States Military Academy serves as the U.S. Army's military academy for future officers.
The United States Air Force Academy serves as the U.S. Air Force's academy for some of its future officers and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Founded in Charleston, SC in 1842, The Citadel encompasses a military lifestyle and prestigious education. A graduate of The Citadel has no obligation to join the U.S. military after graduation but approximately one-third of graduates do decide to serve in the military.