United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, Connecticut · Public · 1,108 undergraduates · uscga.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test required
Send an SAT or ACT score
Admit rate
22%
of applicants
SAT (middle 50%)
1240 to 1400
of enrolled freshmen
Your chances and merit aid at United States Coast Guard Academy
See where you stand for admission, how much merit aid you could get, and what you'd pay after it.
We started you at a typical enrolled freshman here. Move the sliders to match you.
Your admission chances
22% of applicants admitted
Target
Your SAT is inside the range where the middle half of enrolled freshmen scored.
Estimated merit aid
a year
Your cost after merit aid
Not available
What to do with your 1320
Send your score
This college requires an SAT or ACT score.
Reach, target and likely are a rough guide from your test score and how selective the college is. Admissions also weigh your courses, grades, essays and activities. Merit aid figures are estimates, before any need-based aid.
Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test required
You must send an SAT or ACT score.
- You can type your scores into the application; official reports come later.
Source: Admission Requirements - United States Coast Guard Academy · Checked October 17, 2026
Application deadlines
- Oct15Early Action · October 15, 2026Apply early and hear early. Not binding.
- Jan15Regular Decision · January 15, 2027The standard deadline.
Who gets in
22%
of applicants are admitted.
Test scores of enrolled freshmen
The shaded part shows the middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores: a quarter scored below it and a quarter above.
SAT total 1240 to 1400
Reading and Writing 620 to 700
Math 620 to 700
ACT composite 27 to 32
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
Connecticut programs for residents
Roberta B. Willis Scholarship - Need-Based/Merit (Need and Merit-Based) Award
$4,650 to $5,250 a year
State program · In-state students
- 1200+ SAT or 25+ ACT, Need-merit award (rank or test pathway); Financial need: SAI at or below OHE cutoff for the award year; HS counselor submits application on student's behalf and FAFSA filed by Feb 15
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After college
Graduate within 6 years
95%
Come back for a second year
99%
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