School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in New London, CT). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

15 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-4195
Main Phone: (860) 444-8444
Web Site: www.cga.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 952 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 198 male students and 74 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 72.8% of the student body, while females made up 27.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (6)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 580. One quarter of students scored at least 670.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 610 or higher. One fourth of students scored 680 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Other Business And Management

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Government And Political Science

• Specialized Mathematics

• Other Physical Sciences

School Accreditation

United States Coast Guard Academy reports that it is nationally accredited.

United States Coast Guard Academy is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

United States Coast Guard Academy belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Freedom Football Conference (for football).
• New England Women's Eight (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance

Financial Flexibility

• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.