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United States Coast Guard Academy
- 15 Mohegan Avenue
- New London, CT 06320
- OPEID College Code: 00141500
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- General Phone: (860) 444-8444
- Superintendent: James C. Van Sice
- Website: www.cga.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 963
- College Mascot: Bears

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The Academy is the wellspring of leadership and character for the United States Coast Guard. In serving the American public, the Academy is recognized as an exemplary institution and valued as a national asset. To earn that recognition and inspire learners, we excel in education, professional and military training, and leadership development.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,632 | 713 | 3,345 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 190 (7%) | 82 (12%) | 272 (8%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 177 (93%) | 75 (91%) | 252 (93%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 245 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 100 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 610 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 27 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 27 | 32 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 31 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Other Expenses | $600 | $550 | $550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,500 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Out of State | $4,500 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,900 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Out of State | $3,900 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $3,900 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Out of State | $3,900 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Business Administration and Management | 46 |
| Engineering | |
| Civil Engineering | 18 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 14 |
| Operations Research | 31 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 33 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Political Science and Government | 44 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 963 Undergraduate: 963
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 702 Female: 261
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 702 Female: 261
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 963 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 963 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 13 | 1% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 25 | 3% |
| Asian | 41 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 6% |
| White | 822 | 85% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 352 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 484 | 50% |
| Ages 22-24 | 125 | 13% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 241 | 235 | 6 |
| Faculty Status | 62 | 58 | 4 |
| Tenured Faculty | 28 | 28 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 62 | 58 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 62 | 58 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 49 | 49 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 113 | 111 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 31 | 29 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 41 | 41 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,294 (46) | $98,348 (28) | $100,766 (18) |
| Professor | $128,325 (20) | $128,829 (12) | $127,570 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $100,019 (8) | $98,108 (5) | $103,204 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,087 (10) | $74,453 (5) | $73,721 (5) |
| Lecturer | $57,500 (8) | $57,500 (6) | $57,500 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,744 (12) | $101,248 (9) | $91,233 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $111,758 (1) | - (-) | $111,758 (1) |
| Lecturer | $97,561 (11) | $101,248 (9) | $80,970 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $95,466 (58) | $94,576 (37) | $97,034 (21) |
| Professor | $128,325 (20) | $128,829 (12) | $127,570 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $100,019 (8) | $98,108 (5) | $103,204 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,665 (11) | $74,453 (5) | $76,675 (6) |
| Lecturer | $70,425 (19) | $72,704 (15) | $61,875 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 81% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 81% |
| Female | 80% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 59% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 85% |
College Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
