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United States Coast Guard Academy

New London, Connecticut · Public · 1,108 undergrads

United States Coast Guard Academy admits 22% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data) and requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027.

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Can I get into United States Coast Guard Academy?

22% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1240–1400 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,943 applied, 436 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does United States Coast Guard Academy cost?

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Does United States Coast Guard Academy need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on uscga.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

1,108
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in New London, CT.
99%
of first-years come back for year two.
83%
finish in four years. 88% within six.

Lists United States Coast Guard Academy is on

Colleges that require the SAT or ACTMost selective in ConnecticutColleges for a 1300 SATColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 30 ACT

Questions people ask

Is United States Coast Guard Academy test-optional for fall 2027?
No. United States Coast Guard Academy requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on uscga.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate?
22% for fall 2024: 436 of 1,943 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240 to 1400 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
What is United States Coast Guard Academy's graduation rate?
88% of students finish within six years and 83% within four (IPEDS).