Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of United States Coast Guard Academy is 23.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 68.81%. 1,259 men and 501 women applied to United States Coast Guard Academy and 244 men and 176 women students were accepted.
Among them, 164 men and 125 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at United States Coast Guard Academy.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,760 | 1,259 | 501 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 420 | 244 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 289 | 164 | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 23.86% | 19.38% | 35.13% | - | - |
| Yield | 68.81% | 67.21% | 71.02% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 189 students (68% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 105 students (38%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at United States Coast Guard Academy.
The median SAT score is 1,280 with 640 SAT EBRW and 640 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 685 and 25th percentile is 580 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 26 at United States Coast Guard Academy. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 29.
The SAT and ACT scores at United States Coast Guard Academy are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1160 | 1280 | 1365 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 685 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 33 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at United States Coast Guard Academy. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply United States Coast Guard Academy.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to United States Coast Guard Academy.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.uscga.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.uscga.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | No credits accepted |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |