Campus of United States Coast Guard Academy

    United States Coast Guard Academy

    New London, CT, United States

    United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate is 22.4% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 2,070 applicants). It is a public college in New London, CT, with 1,108 students. The six-year graduation rate is 94.8%.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Baccalaureate college
    • NCAA Division III
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    United States Coast Guard Academy acceptance rate

    Acceptance rate: 22.4% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 399 of 2,070 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 620–700, SAT Math 620–700, ACT 27–32. Admissions details

    What we know

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Admit rate
    22.4%

    More selective than 95% of colleges

    National median 77.3%

    Avg. net price
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median $16,403

    Graduation rate
    94.8%
    within six years

    Higher than nearly all colleges

    National median 46%

    Median earnings
    Not reported
    to the Dept. of Education

    National median $50,155

    Students
    1,108

    Smaller than 61% of colleges

    National median 1,603

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    Admissions

    United States Coast Guard Academy admitted 22.4% of 2,070 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants2,070

      22.4% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted399

      69.4% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)277
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Middle 50% test scores

    SAT Reading & Writing
    620–700
    200800
    SAT Math
    620–700
    200800
    ACT Composite
    27–32
    136
    The band runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of first-year students who submitted scores, drawn on each test's full scale.
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    SAT, middle 50%
    1240–1400
    ACT, middle 50%
    27–32
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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    0%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.
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    Outcomes

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    94.8%

    Graduation rate

    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

    98.6%

    First-year retention

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    Academics

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    Total students

    1,108

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    Baccalaureate college

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    United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London, CT, United States

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    Campus

    United States Coast Guard Academy

    New London, CT, United States

    • Public
    • Baccalaureate college

    Small city

    Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.

    1. City (this campus)
    2. Suburb
    3. Town
    4. Rural

    Nearest major cityHartford, CT · about 40 mi

    In the city250 mi

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    Website
    uscga.edu

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    What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.

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    Academics

    • Highly selective

      Admits a quarter of applicants or fewer.

      Admit rate 22.4%

    • Serious academics

      Students describe a rigorous, study-first culture.

      CollegesRef editorial tag

    • Service academy

      Federal military academy with a service commitment after graduation.

      CollegesRef editorial tag

    Athletics

    NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.

    1. D-INCAA Division I
    2. D-IINCAA Division II
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

    Cost & aid

    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the United States Coast Guard Academy acceptance rate for 2026?

    United States Coast Guard Academy admitted 22.4% of 2,070 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

    What is the graduation rate at United States Coast Guard Academy?

    94.8% of first-time, full-time students at United States Coast Guard Academy graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

    What colleges are similar to United States Coast Guard Academy?

    The closest matches are United States Military Academy at West Point, United States Air Force Academy, and USNA, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

    Sources

    Last checked Nov 3, 2026

    Admissions
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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    Outcomes
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    Enrollment
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