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Public · New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Urban campus · 1,108 undergraduates · 7 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
22%
ACT middle 50%
27–32
Average net price
–
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
93%
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What United States Coast Guard Academy costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
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$30,001 – $48,000
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$48,001 – $75,000
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$75,001 – $110,000
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Over $110,000
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For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
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Tuition, in-state
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Tuition, out-of-state
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First-years given a grant by the school
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Average grant from the school
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Median debt at graduation
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
22%
SAT middle 50%
1240–1400
ACT middle 50%
27–32
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
99%

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Engineering
49%
Social sciences
19%
Business & marketing
15%
Physical sciences
11%
Computer & information sciences
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
93%
First-year retention
99%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
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Median debt at graduation
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Students with a Pell grant
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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