# United States Coast Guard Academy

New London, CT. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/united-states-coast-guard-academy

United States Coast Guard Academy is a public college in New London, CT with 1,108 undergraduates. It admits 22% of applicants, and admitted students average 1339 on the SAT. 95% of students graduate.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 22% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,789 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 435 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 620–700 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 620–700 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | — (2024-25) |
| Average net price | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,108 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 95% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | — (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | — (FY2024) |

## What United States Coast Guard Academy considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

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

United States Coast Guard Academy admits 22% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 620–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1339.

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

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–32.

**Is United States Coast Guard Academy test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to United States Coast Guard Academy?**

In Fall 2023, 1,789 students applied to United States Coast Guard Academy and 435 were admitted; 287 enrolled.

**Does United States Coast Guard Academy consider legacy status?**

Yes. United States Coast Guard Academy reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does United States Coast Guard Academy require an essay?**

United States Coast Guard Academy reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

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

95% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 130624. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology