United States Coast Guard Academy

New London, CT • public

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,081 • Total: 1,081

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

15 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT
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Website

www.uscga.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 59

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 655 (60.6%) • Female: 426 (39.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	62	5.7%
Black/African American	31	2.9%
Hispanic/Latino	147	13.6%
White	680	62.9%
Two or More Races	116	10.7%
International	30	2.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

24.3%

435 admitted from 1,789 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 610-690
Math: 600-690
Total: 1210-1380

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

25-30

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

87.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

82.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

99.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.2:1

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Common questions about United States Coast Guard Academy

What is United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate?

United States Coast Guard Academy accepts 24% of applicants, from 1,789 applications.

What ACT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

What is United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation rate?

88% of students graduate within six years.