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: J. S. Burhoe
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 973
- College Mascot: Bears
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United States Coast Guard Academy - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- 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.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,334 | 338 | 1,672 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 296 (22%) | 115 (34%) | 411 (25%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 208 (70%) | 86 (75%) | 294 (72%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 204 | 71% |
| ACT ® Exam | 84 | 29% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 30 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 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 | $950 | $950 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Other Expenses | $650 | $650 | $600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,500 |
| In-State | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,500 |
| Out of State | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,900 |
| In-State | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,900 |
| Out of State | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,900 |
| In-State | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,900 |
| Out of State | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,900 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Business Administration Degree | 27 |
| Engineering | |
| Civil Engineering Degree | 36 |
| Electrical Engineering Degree | 21 |
| Mechanical Engineering Degree | 16 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Degree | 20 |
| Operations Research Degree | 28 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Degree | 29 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Political Science Degree | 51 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 973 Undergraduate: 973
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 708 Female: 265
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 708 Female: 265
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 973 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 973 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 15 | 2% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Black | 26 | 3% |
| Asian | 42 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 7% |
| White | 801 | 82% |
| Unknown | 11 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 324 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 464 | 48% |
| Ages 22-24 | 185 | 19% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 246 | 246 | - |
| Faculty Status | 59 | 59 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 30 | 30 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 59 | 59 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 59 | 59 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 52 | 52 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 117 | 117 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 43 | 43 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,365 (56) | $95,951 (36) | $111,110 (20) |
| Professor | $134,099 (21) | $124,686 (13) | $149,395 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $116,729 (10) | $114,893 (7) | $121,012 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $86,995 (7) | $87,246 (4) | $86,660 (3) |
| Instructor | $67,923 (1) | $67,923 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $59,775 (17) | $55,651 (11) | $67,338 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $103,645 (3) | $119,451 (1) | $95,742 (2) |
| Lecturer | $103,645 (3) | $119,451 (1) | $95,742 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,523 (59) | $95,999 (37) | $108,131 (22) |
| Professor | $134,099 (21) | $124,686 (13) | $149,395 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $116,729 (10) | $114,893 (7) | $121,012 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $86,995 (7) | $87,246 (4) | $86,660 (3) |
| Instructor | $67,923 (1) | $67,923 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $63,530 (20) | $59,158 (12) | $70,087 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 83% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 80% |
| Female | 89% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 93% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 82% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 79% |
| 5 Years | 82% |
| 6 Years | 83% |
United States Coast Guard Academy Reviews
1 Review Submitted For United States Coast Guard Academy
- Reviewed on: August 31, 2009
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- A great school and a fine way to start your career in the US Coast Guard. Current info and links are found at...
http://toughestschoolsintheworld.com/
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
