United States Coast Guard Academy Acceptance Rate
New London, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,789
- Admitted
- 435
- Yield
- 66%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate has risen from 18.1% in 2014–15 to 24.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,096 to 1,789 (-15%) over that period.
Its 24.3% rate makes United States Coast Guard Academy more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (34.4% for women vs 20.3% for men, a 14.1-point gap). United States Coast Guard Academy has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 66% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,096 | 379 | 18.1% | 249 |
| 2015–16 | 1,948 | 388 | 19.9% | 269 |
| 2016–17 | 1,095 | 558 | 51% | 280 |
| 2017–18 | 2,021 | 304 | 15% | 290 |
| 2018–19 | 2,045 | 390 | 19.1% | 275 |
| 2019–20 | 1,935 | 397 | 20.5% | 267 |
| 2020–21 | 1,862 | 374 | 20.1% | 261 |
| 2021–22 | 2,070 | 399 | 19.3% | 277 |
| 2022–23 | 1,760 | 420 | 23.9% | 289 |
| 2023–24 | 1,789 | 435 | 24.3% | 287 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 508 | 175 | 34.4% |
| Men | 1,281 | 260 | 20.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–690 | 67% |
| SAT Math | 600–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 24% |
How United States Coast compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate?
United States Coast Guard Academy's acceptance rate is 24.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (435 admitted of 1,789 applicants).
Is United States Coast Guard Academy test optional?
United States Coast Guard Academy is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to United States Coast Guard Academy?
United States Coast Guard Academy received 1,789 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 435.
What SAT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
Admitted students at United States Coast Guard Academy typically scored 610–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is United States Coast Guard Academy getting harder to get into?
United States Coast Guard Academy has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 18.1% in 2014–15 to 24.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uscga.edu/.