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