United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 22%
United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is a public university in New London, Connecticut. United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) was founded in 1876 and enrolls 1,081 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,081 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 22% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $0 |
| Out-of-State | $0 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to United States Coast Guard Academy, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $0 | $0 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 |
| Books | $0 | $0 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $0 | $0 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Political Science and Government, General | 44 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 33 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 24 | ||
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 23 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 17 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
| Operations Research | 13 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release