The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland, founded in 1845. The Midshipmen compete as a football independent and in the Patriot League at the Division I level. The Naval Academy is one of the most selective and prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States, developing officers for the Navy and Marine Corps. Midshipmen live in Bancroft Hall, the largest dormitory in the world, and receive a full scholarship from the federal government in exchange for a service commitment after graduation. The Naval Academy is located on the shores of…
