B+

Very Good

Score: 76/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

United States Coast Guard Academy

4-Year Public

📍 New London, Connecticut 06320

🌐 https://www.uscga.edu/

United States Coast Guard Academy — acceptance rate 24%

United States Coast Guard Academy campus, New London, CT. Photo: USCG Public Affairs photograph of United States Coast Guard, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

A+

94/100

Affordability

44/100

Resources

B+

81/100

Experience

A+

94/100

Prestige

66/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,081

Total Enrollment

88%

Graduation Rate

99%

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

24%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at United States Coast Guard Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

92.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,339

Average SAT

Median ACT

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

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Avg home value near campus: $329,759
Avg rent near campus: $1,589/mo
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🏆 Where United States Coast Guard Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Oceanography, Chemical and Physical

of 9 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Political Science and Government, General 44 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 37 grads/yr Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 33 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 25 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 24 grads/yr Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 23 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 17 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 15 grads/yr Operations Research 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from United States Coast Guard Academy's top programs commonly pursue.

Political scientists

$139k/yr 6,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Political science teachers, postsecondary

$95k/yr 21,800 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,081

Total Students

39%

Women

99%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Hispanic 14%

Black 3%

Asian 6%

Two or More 11%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at United States Coast Guard Academy?

United States Coast Guard Academy has an acceptance rate of 24%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend United States Coast Guard Academy?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at United States Coast Guard Academy?

The graduation rate at United States Coast Guard Academy is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is United States Coast Guard Academy a good school?

United States Coast Guard Academy has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend United States Coast Guard Academy?

United States Coast Guard Academy has a total enrollment of 1,081 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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