Admissions Overview
The admission process at United States Coast Guard Academy has a 24% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. United States Coast Guard Academy has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
24%
Very Selective
Application Volume
1,789
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
66%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at United States Coast Guard Academy has a 24% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at United States Coast Guard Academy evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredHigh School Class Rank
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at United States Coast Guard Academy. About 65% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,210 to 1,380. Additionally, about 23% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 25 to 30.
SAT Scores
65% of students submitted400
1600
1210 – 1380
200
800
610 – 690
200
800
600 – 690
ACT Scores
23% of students submitted1
36
25 – 30
1
36
26 – 33
1
36
24 – 33
Admission Statistics
1,789 students applied to USCGA. Of those, 24% were accepted (435 students). Of these 435 accepted students, 287 chose to enroll.
1,789
Total Applicants
435
Students Admitted
287
Students Enrolled
24%
Acceptance Rate