United States Coast Guard Academy: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3319 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #924 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #856 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #2 of 3 | In New London |
| #717 of 1,065 | For Marine Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 24%
- Undergraduates
- 1,081
- Male:Female Ratio
- 60:40
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.uscga.edu
United States Coast Guard Academy Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
United States Coast Guard Academy has an acceptance rate of 24% and is among the top 6% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 20% | 34% |
| Applicants | 1,789 | 1,281 | 508 |
| Admissions | 435 | 260 | 175 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 287 | 184 | 103 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
186 or 67%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in United States Coast Guard Academy are 1210-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
66 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in United States Coast Guard Academy are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 679 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 147 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (11%) |
| Asian | 62 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Fee in-district | $942 |
| Fee in-state | $942 |
| Fee out-of-state | $942 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,100 |
|---|
United States Coast Guard Academy majors
United States Coast Guard Academy has granted 247 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at United States Coast Guard Academy.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 35 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 26 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 25 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 20 |
| Operations Research | 20 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 |
| Grand Total | 247 |
United States Coast Guard Academy has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 86% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
United States Coast Guard Academy has published 877 scientific papers with 26,779 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Law, Business, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 77 |
| 1993 | 12 | 73 |
| 1994 | 8 | 89 |
| 1995 | 7 | 87 |
| 1996 | 6 | 81 |
| 1997 | 2 | 76 |
| 1998 | 8 | 93 |
| 1999 | 10 | 105 |
| 2000 | 9 | 167 |
| 2001 | 8 | 127 |
| 2002 | 26 | 204 |
| 2003 | 16 | 295 |
| 2004 | 12 | 352 |
| 2005 | 8 | 340 |
| 2006 | 18 | 378 |
| 2007 | 18 | 466 |
| 2008 | 17 | 521 |
| 2009 | 17 | 588 |
| 2010 | 33 | 717 |
| 2011 | 26 | 899 |
| 2012 | 14 | 952 |
| 2013 | 22 | 1056 |
| 2014 | 27 | 1165 |
| 2015 | 27 | 1110 |
| 2016 | 42 | 1221 |
| 2017 | 37 | 1228 |
| 2018 | 32 | 1368 |
| 2019 | 34 | 1513 |
| 2020 | 86 | 1835 |
| 2021 | 24 | 2210 |
| 2022 | 30 | 2110 |
| 2023 | 32 | 2037 |
| 2024 | 59 | 2153 |
United States Coast Guard Academy alumni
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Don "The Dragon" Wilson
- Occupations
- actorscreenwritermanufacturerkickboxerstunt performer
- Biography
-
Donald Glen Wilson, nicknamed "The Dragon", is an American martial artist, former professional kickboxer, and actor. An 11-time world champion who scored 47 knockouts in four decades, he has been called by the STAR System Ratings as "perhaps the greatest kickboxer in American history. He has disposed of more quality competition than anyone we've ever ranked". In 2015, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
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G. William Miller
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherlawyer
- Biography
-
George William Miller was an American businessman and investment banker who served as the 65th United States secretary of the treasury from 1979 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as the 11th chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1978 to 1979. Miller was the first person to hold both of those posts.
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Linda L. Fagan
- Enrolled in United States Coast Guard Academy
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in oceanology
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Linda Lee Fagan is a former commandant of the United States Coast Guard who served from June 2022 to January 2025. Previously, in 2021, she became the 32nd vice commandant of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard's first female four-star admiral. Before that, she was the commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area with prior terms as Coast Guard Deputy for Operations, Policy, and Capabilities; commander, First Coast Guard District; and commander, Coast Guard Sector New York. Fagan is also the Coast Guard's first Gold Ancient Trident, the officer with the longest service record in the Marine Safety Field. In April 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced her nomination as the next vice commandant of the Coast Guard, succeeding Charles W. Ray. She was confirmed on June 17, 2021, and assumed office on June 18.
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Karl L. Schultz
- Biography
-
Karl Leo Schultz is a retired United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 26th Commandant of the Coast Guard from 2018 to 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | USCGA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1876 |
| Motto | Scientiæ cedit mare The sea yields to knowledge |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 313 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, Connecticut, 06320-4195 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 8604448444 |