U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Sea Power, Jan 2004

Located in New London, Conn., approximately halfway between New York City and Boston, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 850 men and women. Selection to the Coast Guard Academy is based on an annual nationwide competition, a process unique among the service academies. There are no congressional appointments to the academy, and geographical quotas do not play a part in admissions decisions. The superintendent is Rear Adm. Robert C. Olsen Jr., USCG.

Degrees and majors: Cadets may choose from eight major fields of study: electrical, civil, mechanical, and marine engineering and naval architecture; government; management; marine and environmental science; and operations research. Each graduate receives a bachelor of science degree and a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Costs: To defray the cost of uniforms and educational equipment, a $3,000 deposit is required upon entrance; $300 of this sum is required at the time a cadet accepts a full appointment. The remainder is due by june 15.

Financial Aid: Each cadet receives about $600 per month for uniforms, equipment, textbooks, and other training expenses. Eligibility requirements include satisfactory SAT or ACT scores, a satisfactory scholastic record, and demonstrated leadership potential. Each candidate must pass a medical examination before acceptance. New classes begin in july of each year.

Application Information: Applications are due by Dec. 15.

For information, contact:

Director of Admissions,

U.S. Coast Guard Academy,

31 Mohegan Ave.,

New London, CT 06320-8103

Phone: (860) 444-8501 or (800) 883-8724

Website: www.cga.edu

E-mail: admissions@cga.uscg.mil