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United States Coast Guard Academy

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New London, CT

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United States Coast Guard Academy is a public small school in New London, CT, enrolling about 1,108 undergraduates. United States Coast Guard Academy is selective, with an acceptance rate near 22%. On-campus housing is mandatory here.

Admissions

Admit rate22%
SAT range1240–1400
ACT range27–32
Undergrads1,108
Yield (admits who enroll)69%
Next deadlineOct 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendanceNot reported
4-year grad rate90%
Median earnings, 10yr outNot reported

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loansNot reported
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs outNot reported

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity1,100
Typical room charge$0
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

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

United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT admits approximately 22% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

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

Admitted students at United States Coast Guard Academy typically score between 1240–1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

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

Admitted students at United States Coast Guard Academy typically score between 27–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

When is the application deadline for United States Coast Guard Academy?

United States Coast Guard Academy's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does United States Coast Guard Academy require students to live on campus?

Yes -- United States Coast Guard Academy requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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