United States Coast Guard Academy

It is very difficult to get into United States Coast Guard Academy. Around 15% of applicants get into United States Coast Guard Academy each year. Last year, 1,894 students applied to United States Coast Guard Academy and 293 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to United States Coast Guard Academy, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to United States Coast Guard Academy for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 15.

United States Coast Guard Academy Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of United States Coast Guard Academy's admissions stats.

United States Coast Guard Academy 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	47%
Mean SAT Score	1266
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	65%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	36%
Waitlist	Yes

United States Coast Guard Academy Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for United States Coast Guard Academy.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 23
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 15

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Want to Apply Early to United States Coast Guard Academy?

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United States Coast Guard Academy does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. United States Coast Guard Academy will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 23.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to United States Coast Guard Academy

For more information on transferring to United States Coast Guard Academy, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does United States Coast Guard Academy Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at United States Coast Guard Academy

What does United States Coast Guard Academy consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with United States Coast Guard Academy for more information on admission factors.

United States Coast Guard Academy Application Requirements

To apply to United States Coast Guard Academy, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with United States Coast Guard Academy's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3.5	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	medical examination, physical fitness examination
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into United States Coast Guard Academy?

Students admitted to United States Coast Guard Academy have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. At United States Coast Guard Academy 47% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 85% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At United States Coast Guard Academy, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20.71%
3.75 and 3.99	52.86%
3.50 and 3.74	20.71%
3.25 and 3.49	5.36%
3.00 and 3.24	0.36%
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to United States Coast Guard Academy directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

United States Coast Guard Academy is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 36% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for United States Coast Guard Academy?

To be competitive with other United States Coast Guard Academy applicants, you should aim to earn between 1160 and 1365 (or higher!) on the SAT. At United States Coast Guard Academy 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1365 and 25% of scored lower than 1160, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a United States Coast Guard Academy student is 1266.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of United States Coast Guard Academy students scored 685 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of United States Coast Guard Academy students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at United States Coast Guard Academy, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for United States Coast Guard Academy's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for United States Coast Guard Academy students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to United States Coast Guard Academy

Transfer students can enroll in United States Coast Guard Academy during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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United States Coast Guard Academy Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to United States Coast Guard Academy?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to United States Coast Guard Academy.

Does United States Coast Guard Academy accept transfer credits?

❌ United States Coast Guard Academy does not accept transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does United States Coast Guard Academy accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ United States Coast Guard Academy does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to United States Coast Guard Academy?

✅ United States Coast Guard Academy is not test optional.

What is United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate?

✅ United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate is 15%.

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

❌ United States Coast Guard Academy does not offer early decision.

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