United States Coast Guard AcademyUnited States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT · Northeast
- Acceptance rate
- 22.4%
- SAT mid-50
- 1240-1400
- Graduation rate
- 93%
About United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy is a very small public university in New London, CT, in a city setting.
What United States Coast Guard Academy looks for
With an acceptance rate around 22%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
United States Coast Guard Academy's middle 50% SAT range is 1240 to 1400. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at United States Coast Guard Academy?
United States Coast Guard Academy admits roughly 22% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
Is United States Coast Guard Academy a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat United States Coast Guard Academy as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
