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United States Coast Guard Academy

The United States Coast Guard Academy is the military academy of the United States Coast Guard located in New London, Connecticut. The academy was established in 1876 to provide education to future Coast Guard officers. The USCGA offers a rich curriculum of science and professional development courses, along with major-specific courses. In addition, several of the majors offer specialization in various marine subjects, including marine and environmental science, civil engineering and mechanical engineering.

Campus Location

15 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-4195
USA
Main Tel: (860) 444-8444
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

United States Coast Guard Academy Highlights

Where United States Coast Guard Academy stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in engineering and science.
  • Selective admissions.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • On-campus hospital
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor2308

Students

The student enrollment at United States Coast Guard Academy was 963 in 2007 (963 full-time equivalent).

About 70% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 30% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,000
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 600

Financial Aid: United States Coast Guard Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  28
Without tenure; working toward tenure  11
Without tenure; tenure not available  19

Housing and Meals

United States Coast Guard Academy provides on-campus housing for 963 of its 963 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

United States Coast Guard Academy Athletics

School sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference), baseball (New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference), and track (New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference).

United States Coast Guard Academy Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men7%
Women12%
All8%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal560-660
Math610-680

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (46 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

ENGINEERING (107 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • Operations Research

LIBERAL ARTS (44 awarded)

  • Political Science and Government

SCIENCE (33 awarded)

  • Oceanography, Chemical and Physical

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at United States Coast Guard Academy with government-defined occupation categories.)

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