The Naval War College (NWC) was established on October 6, 1884 by the Secretary of the Navy, William E. Chandler. Early presidents included Admiral Stephen B. Luce and Captain Alfred T. Mahan. Later NWC leaders included Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and Admiral James B. Stockdale.
- First such institution in the United States, and the oldest in continuous operation in the world today.
- College curriculum evolves with the changing needs of the nation and with respect to global commitments and requirements. Over 500 US students from all of our military services, and international students from 60 nations attend the College each year.
- The US and international members of the student body are immersed in the study of the interrelationships among military, political, economic and social factors from which power, security and responsible governments derive.
- College curriculum consists of three major core areas: Strategy and Policy; National Security Decision Making; and Joint Military Operations. Classes are small seminars, comprised in most cases of 15 or less students, and are led by civilian and uniformed faculty from each of the military services.
- College confers a fully accredited master’s degree on qualified resident and fleet seminar program US students. It was the first US War College to be so accredited.
- Graduates go on to greater responsibilities in command, on major staffs and in other government service upon completion of the yearlong curriculum.
Naval War College Foundation
686 Cushing Road
Newport, Rhode Island 02841-1213
401.848.8300
