New London, Connecticut · Public · 1,108 undergrads
United States Coast Guard Academy admitted 22% of applicants for fall 2024 (436 of 1,943, federal IPEDS data). United States Coast Guard Academy requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240–1400.
The numbers
Applied
1,943
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
27–32
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
66%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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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.
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).
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.
What is United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Coast Guard Academy admitted 22% of applicants for fall 2024 (436 of 1,943, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240–1400. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Test rule: uscga.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
