United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Web Site www.uscga.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,045 Women 367 (35.1%) Men 678 (64.9%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Very difficult 15% of 2,021 applicants were admitted Yes No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.81 SAT Math 610-673 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 570-670 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 29 average 26-31 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 138 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 61% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE New London Population 27,545 Nearest Metropolitan Area Providence, Hartford Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 100% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Bear Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 95.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 75.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 100% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.7% Asian 6.5% Black/African-American 9.5% Hispanic/Latino 9.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.5% White 0.9% Unknown 2.7% from 12 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required March 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Writing component recommended SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 15 Mohegan Avenue City, State, Zip New London, CT 06320-8100 Phone (860) 444-8500 Fax (860) 444-8289 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline uscga.admissions@uscga.edu No Yes Rolling Early Action Notification February 1 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling No fee required Rolling, notification begins April 15 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 3 required for all freshmen Medical examination, physical fitness examination required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 33 Students Accepting Wait List Position 33 Students Admitted From Wait List 28 15% of 2,021 applicants were admitted 18% of 562 applicants were admitted 14% of 1,459 applicants were admitted 290 (95%) of 304 admitted students enrolled 94 (94%) of 100 admitted students enrolled 196 (96%) of 204 admitted students enrolled 14% of 686 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 610-673 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 18% Score of 600-700 64% Score of 500-600 18% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 570-670 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 19% Score of 600-700 54% Score of 500-600 25% Score of 400-500 2% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.81 3.75 and Above 65% 3.50-3.74 20% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 3% 2.50-2.99 1% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 39% Score of 24-29 51% Score of 18-23 9% Score of 12-17 1% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 29 average 26-31 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 41% Top quarter: 79% Top half: 97% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Books and Supplies Tuition and Fees Other Expenses Room and Board Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Award Notification Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) None
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Civil Engineering, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Management Science Mechanical Engineering Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Oceanography, Chemical and Physical Operations Research Political Science and Government, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Engineering, Business/marketing, Social sciences None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Summer session Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 138 Part-Time Faculty 23 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 42% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 61% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 2-9 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 280 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Not available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING New London Population 27,545 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Providence, Hartford Suburban environment 103 acres Temperature 21.9 average low in January, 76 average high in September Rain 118 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 40 mile(s) from campus in Hartford 1 mile(s) from campus in New London 1 mile(s) from campus in New London HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed housing 100% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Not available Available Available Available cadets staff a 24-hour Watch Office PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Bear School Colors Blue and white with orange trim Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Crew x x Cross-Country Running x x Football x Riflery x x Sailing x x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x Track And Field x x Volleyball x Wrestling x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports cheerleading, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, water polo ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, water polo basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, sailing, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, club sports, musical activities, multicultural club, officers christian fellowship, international dance club Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,045 Women 367 (35.1%) Men 678 (64.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,045 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.7% Asian 6.5% Black/African-American 9.5% Hispanic/Latino 9.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.5% White 0.9% Unknown 2.7% from 12 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 95.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 75.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 76.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 77.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 100% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018