United States Coast Guard Academy — College Profile

About

The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut, is a prestigious federal service academy renowned for offering a highly selective, tuition-free education that, unlike other military academies, does not require a congressional nomination for admission. Academically, it is best known for its rigorous STEM and professional degrees, boasting top-tier programs in marine environmental science, government, and specialized engineering disciplines like naval architecture and marine engineering. The student experience is defined by a highly disciplined, military-focused culture where a tight-knit corps of about 1,000 cadets participates in mandatory athletics, leadership development, and waterfront activities along the Thames River. What truly sets the academy apart is the hands-on leadership training cadets receive aboard the historic tall ship *Barque Eagle*, culminating in a guaranteed commission and immediate, impactful employment as a Coast Guard officer upon graduation.

Wikipedia:The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), located in New London, Connecticut, is the U.S. service academy specifically for the United States Coast Guard. Founded in 1876, the academy provides education to future Coast Guard officers in one of nine major fields of study.

Location

New London, CT, 06320 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

PVD · Providence

42 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

Admissions

Admit rate

22%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1339

Reading 620–700

Math 620–700

ACT midpoint

Composite 27–32

English 26–33

Math 26–31

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

90%

4-yr on-time completion

90%

1st-yr retention

99%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

89%

Transferred

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

11%

Student Body

Men 63%Women 37%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

14%

Black

Asian

Two or more

10%

Non-resident

NH/PI

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions

Business Administration, Management and Operations45

Political Science and Government37

Mechanical Engineering35

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering26

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences25

Civil Engineering21

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management20

Operations Research20

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering18

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Institutional

Endowment

$994,541

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, more selective admissions

Full-time faculty

94%

Avg faculty salary

$8,217/mo