About USCGA The Academy at a Glance
Fast Facts
Smallest of the 5 U.S. federal military academies
- Four-year Bachelor of Science degree program
Founded in 1876 aboard the schooner Dobbin
Highly selective
No tuition
- No congressional nomination necessary
- Holistic education includes academics, physical fitness, character and leadership
Multiple roles of multi-mission, maritime Coast Guard accommodate diverse interests
Key Stats, as of 8/08
Corps of Cadets (student body)
963 Cadets enrolled
43 states and 9 foreign nations represented
100% of students housed on campus
23 varsity athletic teams (20 division III, 3 division I)
27% of Cadets are women
15% of Cadets are minorities
1 faculty member for every 8 students
19 Cadets in an average class
2 graduates are NASA astronauts
80% of graduates go to graduate school (most paid by the Coast Guard)
85% of graduates choose to serve beyond their 5-year commitment
Class of 2012
2,806 applicants
412 appointments offered
295 Cadets sworn in
32% in top 5% of high school class
52% in top 10% of high school class
89% in top 25% of high school class
100% in top 50% of high school class
79% earned a varsity letter in high school
50% were team captains in high school
29% were in a band or orchestra
28% were officers in student government
45% attended AIM
75% intend a technical major
25% intend a major in Government or Management
Standardized Test Scores:
• Median SAT: 639 Math, 617 Verbal, 1256 Combined
• Median ACT: 28 Math, 28 English