United States Coast Guard Academy Admission
Acceptance Rate
23.86%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
68.81%
Freshmen Enrollment
289
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,760 students have applied and 420 students have allowed to admit to United States Coast Guard Academy (Acceptance rate: 23.86%). United States Coast Guard Academy's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 68.81 % where 289 students have finally enrolled out of 420 admitted students.
United States Coast Guard Academy acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mitchell College and Paier College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.15%).
United States Coast Guard Academy enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 28.86%).
How to Apply to United States Coast Guard Academy
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply United States Coast Guard Academy. United States Coast Guard Academy offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.uscga.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.uscga.edu/apply/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.uscga.edu/cost-and-tuition/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uscga.edu/cost-and-tuition/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at United States Coast Guard Academy and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at United States Coast Guard Academy is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 28. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| United States Coast Guard Academy | 1,280 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 1,139 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At United States Coast Guard Academy, 189 students submitted SAT scores (68% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 640 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 640 | 685 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,280 | 1,365 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At United States Coast Guard Academy, 105 students submitted ACT scores (38% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 29 |
United States Coast Guard Academy Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to United States Coast Guard Academy. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |