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About United States Coast Guard Academy

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United States Coast Guard Academy is a public liberal arts college in New London, CT, known for its military service academy, coast guard commissioned officers, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 24%, Coast Guard is highly selective, typically enrolling around 289 students each year. Coast Guard is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1365, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit.

Admissions

United States Coast Guard Academy acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

24%
Overall Accept Rate
1263
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1365 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 26 – 31

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to United States Coast Guard Academy

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Application Strategy
Unlike the other service academies, the Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination, so your application is evaluated entirely on your own merits including academics, fitness, and leadership. Focus your energy on building the strongest possible academic and extracurricular profile rather than pursuing political connections.
Extracurriculars
The Candidate Fitness Assessment is a required part of your application and is taken seriously in admissions decisions, so begin training specifically for its eight events (pull-ups, shuttle run, modified sit-ups, push-ups, a one-mile run, and others) well before you apply. Strong physical fitness scores can meaningfully differentiate you from other academically similar candidates.

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

88%
6-Year Graduation Rate
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,171
Undergrad Enrollment
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