More selective than 91% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
67% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 24% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose United States Coast Guard Academy over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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United States Coast Guard Academy SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, United States Coast Guard Academy is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 700 |
| SAT math | 620 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
United States Coast Guard Academy admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 22% | 620–700 | 620–700 | 27–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 24% | 610–690 | 600–690 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is United States Coast Guard Academy compared with other Connecticut colleges?
United States Coast Guard Academy has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | 4% | 96% | $23,777 |
| 2 | Wesleyan University | 16% | 93% | $30,177 |
| 3 | United States Coast Guard Academy | 22% | 93% | — |
| 4 | Trinity College | 29% | 84% | $34,832 |
| 5 | Fairfield University | 33% | 84% | $48,095 |
| 6 | Connecticut College | 37% | 82% | $36,175 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut | 52% | 83% | $25,097 |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at United States Coast Guard Academy
College Scorecard; IPEDS
United States Coast Guard Academy admissions questions
What is the United States Coast Guard Academy acceptance rate?
United States Coast Guard Academy accepts 22% of applicants, about 1 in 4. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 435 of 1,789 applicants were admitted.
Does United States Coast Guard Academy require the SAT or ACT?
United States Coast Guard Academy considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 67% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
The middle 50% of United States Coast Guard Academy enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1400 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at United States Coast Guard Academy?
66% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (287 of 435).
Is United States Coast Guard Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Coast Guard Academy accepted 22% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 24% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to United States Coast Guard Academy overview