Introverts abandon ship Plebes: As 87 midshipmen drop out this summer, the Naval Academy is considering ways to help the introverts.

How many people drop out of Plebe Summer?

Of the 1,191 men and women that began Plebe Summer six weeks ago, only 13 voluntarily dropped from the program over the course of the training. This being one of the lowest attrition rates of recent history, the academy staff attributed the success to a focus on safety and well-planned training.

What is the dropout rate at the Naval Academy?

Historically, about 20 percent of midshipmen drop out.