There are currently 482 ex-NSCC Cadets attending the U.S. Naval Academy. (More than all other former high school JROTC students, (combined Navy, Air Force and Army JROTCs) - 461)

Class of 2004: 102 out of 1224 Midshipmen (8.3%)
Class of 2005: 125 out of 1239 Midshipmen (10.1%)
Class of 2006: 139 out of 1214 Midshipmen (11.5%)
Class of 2007: 116 out of 1228 Midshipmen (9.5%)
Total: 482 out of 4905 (9.83%)

  • Extremely high motivation of ex-Cadets to enter the Academy - and to graduate.
  • Excellent background provided by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet experience in preparing and motivating Cadets to enter the Academy.
  • Prior U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps experience is an excellent pre-screening opportunity for young men and women to evaluate their interest in pursuing an appointment to USNA. This factor could potentially save considerable tax-payer dollars expended on individuals who apply for, then resign after entering the Academy if they decide at some point they do not have the interest or motivation.
  • U.S. Naval Sea Cadet experience prior to entering the Service is an excellent indicator of a potentially high success rate.

It is known that there are ex-Naval Sea Cadets at all other Service Academies, but to date those Academies have not provided the requested data. It is believed that similar success rates and motivation factors apply to those Sea Cadets who chose to enlist in the Armed Forces (We estimate that at least 500 enlist every year, and suspect the number is significantly higher).