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OVERVIEW
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
Web Site
www.uscga.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
902
Women
305 (33.8%)
Men
597 (66.2%)
Graduate Students
Not reported
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
16% of 1,992 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.92
SAT Math
657 average
620-690 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
620 average
570-670 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
605 average
560-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28 average
25-30 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
Extracurricular Activities
Important
X
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
Not available
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
Not reported
Average Freshman Award
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
Not reported
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
118
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of classes
10-19 students: 58% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 0% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
New London Population
27,545
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Providence, Hartford
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
100% of freshmen, 100% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Bear
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian
2.4% Black/African-American
13.0% Hispanic/Latino
6.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
69.9% White
1.7% Unknown
International Students
2.7% from 13 countries
First-Year Students Returning
94.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
88.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
100%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over
26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
3
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
March 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
4
Foreign Language
Social Studies
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission
History
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
15 Mohegan Avenue
City, State, Zip
New London, CT 06320-8100
Phone
(860) 444-8500
Fax
(860) 444-8289
E-mail
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling, notification begins April 15
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
Rolling
Early Action Notification
February 1
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ADMISSION
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
3 required for all freshmen
Other
Medical examination, Physical
Fitness examination required for
freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Important
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Considered
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
Character/Personal Qualities
X
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Not Considered
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ADMISSION
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
16% of 1,992 applicants were admitted
Women
28% of 417 applicants were admitted
Men
14% of 1,575 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
217 (66%) of 328 admitted students enrolled
Women
77 (67%) of 115 admitted students enrolled
Men
140 (66%) of 213 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
16% of 944 applicants were admitted
Students Offered Wait List
112
Students Accepting Wait List Position
90
Students Admitted From Wait List
43
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
657 average
620-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
25%
Score of 600 - 700
65%
Score of 500 - 600
10%
Score of 400 - 500
0%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
620 average
570-670 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.92
3.75 and Above
64%
3.50 - 3.74
25%
3.25 - 3.49
7%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
28 average
25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
15%
Score of 600 - 700
51%
Score of 30 - 36
29%
Score of 500 - 600
30%
Score of 24 - 29
62%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 18 - 23
9%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
605 average
560-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
12%
Score of 600 - 700
46%
Score of 500 - 600
36%
Score of 400 - 500
5%
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 40%
Top quarter: 76%
Top half: 97%
Bottom half: 3%
1%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
0%
Valedictorian
8%
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
20%
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MONEY
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
Not available
Books and Supplies
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Other Expenses
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Payment Plans
Not reported
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Application Deadline
Web Site
Award Notification
Not reported
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Not reported
Net Price Calculator URL
Not reported
Forms Required
Cost to File
PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Financial Aid Applicants
Not reported
Found to Have Need
Not reported
Found to Have Need
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Received Financial Aid
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Need Fully Met
Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
Average Award
Not reported
Need-Based Gift
Not reported
Need-Based Gift
Not reported
Need-Based
Self-Help
Not reported
Need-Based
Self-Help
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
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MONEY
PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Non-Need-Based
Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Management Science
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Operations Research
Political Science and Government, General
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Engineering, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships
Study Abroad
Not offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
118
Part-Time Faculty
15
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
52%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of classes
10-19 students: 58% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 0% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 54% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 41% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
546,400
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
280
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Not reported
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
Not reported
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
New London Population
27,545
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Providence, Hartford
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
103 acres
Weather
Temperature
21.9 average low in January, 76
average high in September
Rain
118 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
40 mile(s) from campus in
Hartford
Nearest Bus Station
1 mile(s) from campus in New
London
Nearest Train Station
1 mile(s) from campus in New
London
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms
Students in College Housing
100% of freshmen, 100% of all students
Housing Requirements
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
Cadets staff a 24 hour Watch Office
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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CAMPUS
LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Bear
School Colors
Blue and white with orange trim
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Football
x
Riflery
x
x
Sailing
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
Tennis
x
Track And Field
x
Volleyball
x
Wrestling
x
x
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
cheerleading, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, water polo
Men's Club Sports
ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, water polo
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis,
track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, music
theatre, student government, yearbook
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
902
Women
305 (33.8%)
Men
597 (66.2%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
902
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian
2.4% Black/African-American
13.0% Hispanic/Latino
6.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
69.9% White
1.7% Unknown
International Students
2.7% from 13 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
Not reported
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
94.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
88.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
91.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
91.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
100%
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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