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New London CT 06320-8103

Founded in 1876, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut is a professional college educating future United States Coast Guard officers. The smallest of the five U.S. federal military academies, the academy provides a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program, with a curriculum that emphasizes math, science and engineering. USCGA is a fully resident military cadet campus on a waterfront campus.

Students at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy receive a full scholarship that covers tuition, room and board. Besides academics, physical fitness, character and leadership are also emphasized. The USCGA campus houses three athletic facilities, including a five-level structure with an indoor track and tennis courts.

Every Coast Guard cadet completes core studies in sciences and liberal arts. By their sophomore year, USCGA cadets must apply for a major and be accepted into one of the 13 available programs of study. Upon graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, cadets are required to make a five-year commitment to serve as a commissioned Coast Guard officer.

Quick Facts:

The United States Coast Guard Academy was founded in 1876 aboard the schooner Dobbin.

Students admission is based solely on nationwide competition.

The government funds the cadets tuition, room, and board at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

All cadets receive pay from the government totaling about $8,800 per year. This is to be used for uniforms, equipment, textbooks, and other expenses incidental to training.

There is a nine to one student to faculty ratio.

The 113-member faculty is comprised of both civilians and military personnel.

100 percent of students are housed on campus.

80 percent of graduates go to graduate school.

Approximately 80 percent of U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates go to sea after graduation, although some go to Marine Safety Offices, Ashore Operations, or flight training.

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