 How tough is this going to be for a parent? We're going to do okay, but it's going to be pretty tough. Incredibly proud of the decisions she's made and the path that she's going to be on for the next at least nine years. This year's class consists of 298 cadets. The shaved heads is a sign that some are already prepared to get down to business. This year, about 34% of the class is from underrepresented minority groups. Eight are from other countries, and 34% consist of women.