United States Coast Guard Academy Acceptance Rate &
United States Coast Guard Academy is a public four-year university in New London, Connecticut, enrolling about 1,108 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 22.44% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 22.44% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,108 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.73%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2015 to 2016 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 94.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1339
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,108
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,789
United States Coast Guard Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about United States Coast Guard Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is United States Coast Guard Academy?
United States Coast Guard Academy is located in New London, CT (ZIP 06320).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy public or private?
United States Coast Guard Academy is a Public institution.
How hard is it to get into United States Coast Guard Academy?
Admission rate: 22.44%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1339 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is United States Coast Guard Academy?
Total enrollment: 1,108 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,108 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at United States Coast Guard Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 92.73%.
First-year retention: 98.6%.
What is United States Coast Guard Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Political Science and Government, General (44 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (37 completions)
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical (33 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (25 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (24 completions)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (23 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (17 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (15 completions)
- Operations Research (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 22.44%; completion rate 92.73%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at United States Coast Guard Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 United States Coast Guard Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for United States Coast Guard Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at United States Coast Guard Academy was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for United States Coast Guard Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2016 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $942 | $942 | — |
| 2015 | $942 | $942 | — |
| 2016 | $942 | $942 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22.44% Acceptance Rate
1,789 Total Applicants
435 Students Admitted
287 First-Time Students Enrolled
65.98% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1339
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.65
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
United States Coast Guard Academy reported total enrollment of about 1,108 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 63% male and 37% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%), and Two or More Races (9.9%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at United States Coast Guard Academy in 2024 is 1,108 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,108 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
98.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
89.82% 100% Completion Time
92.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 89.82% of students graduating from United States Coast Guard Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Political Science and Government, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical: 30% male / 70% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for United States Coast Guard Academy.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for United States Coast Guard Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Political Science and Government, General: 44 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 37 completions
3. Oceanography, Chemical and Physical: 33 completions
4. Mechanical Engineering: 25 completions
5. Civil Engineering, General: 24 completions
6. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: 23 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 17 completions
8. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 15 completions
9. Operations Research: 13 completions
Most popular programs at United States Coast Guard Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for United States Coast Guard Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for United States Coast Guard Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 94.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,217
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $43,932
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
United States Coast Guard Academy is a public institution located in New London, CT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. Enrollment is approximately 1,108 students. Student body composition includes White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%), Two or More Races (9.9%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 22.44%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1339. The 150%-time completion rate is 92.73%.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
New London, CT 06320
Region: US Service Schools
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.73% graduation rate, United States Coast Guard Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is United States Coast Guard Academy located?
United States Coast Guard Academy is located in New London, CT.
What is United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at United States Coast Guard Academy is 22.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,789 applicants and 435 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does United States Coast Guard Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at United States Coast Guard Academy?
United States Coast Guard Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,108 students, White (63.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, United States Coast Guard Academy reports midpoint SAT about 1339 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What is the graduation rate at United States Coast Guard Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 92.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy public or private?
United States Coast Guard Academy is a public institution located in New London, CT.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy an HBCU?
No. United States Coast Guard Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy a tribal college?
No. United States Coast Guard Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, United States Coast Guard Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.5%).
Is United States Coast Guard Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for United States Coast Guard Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- New London, Connecticut city profile
- U.S. Service Schools regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.