United States Coast Guard Academy
PublicNew London, CT
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Oct 15, 2026 (passed)
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on United States Coast Guard Academy's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against United States Coast Guard Academy's numbers?
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Paying it back
"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
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
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 deadlines are Early Action Oct 15, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, 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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