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United States Coast Guard Academy

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New London, Connecticut
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,108

Location New London, Connecticut
Website uscga.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

The United States Coast Guard Academy, established in 1876, occupies a 103-acre campus along the Thames River in New London, Connecticut, approximately two hours from both New York City and Boston. As one of the five U.S. service academies, the institution provides a highly selective undergraduate education focused on developing military officers for the Coast Guard, combining rigorous academic programs with military training and leadership development. The academy offers eight engineering and professional majors, with particular emphasis on marine and civil engineering, naval architecture, and government studies. Cadets receive full scholarships and live in military-style housing arrangements within Chase Hall, following a regimented daily schedule that includes academic classes, military duties, and athletic requirements. The Division III athletic program competes in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, with the sailing team maintaining a particularly strong reputation in intercollegiate competition.

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Ratings

United States Coast Guard Academy is rated within the top 8% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

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10 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1240/1400
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/32
GPA 3.79

Acceptance Rate

22.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 66.1%
Application Fee $0

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Student Outcomes

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at United States Coast Guard Academy are Engineering, Social Sciences, and Physical Sciences. 45% of students major in Engineering, 23% in Social Sciences, and 17% in Physical Sciences.