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  Welcome to the United States Coast Guard Academy
 

cadets playing footballWe recognize that you have many options but none as unique as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  As the smallest of the service academies and the only one that does not require a congressional nomination, the Coast Guard Academy can meet or exceed your expectations for a prestigious military education.
 

cadet       The Coast Guard Academy:
  • Offers the rigorous academic programs found at larger institutions but in a small college environment: we are ranked 2nd among undergrad schools in the Northeast.
  • Fields 23 intercollegiate teams:  62% of cadets participate.
  • Welcomes women:  30% of the Cadet Corps is female, (the highest percentage of any of the academies); all graduate fleet-ready with equal opportunity to serve anywhere.
  • Graduates commissioned officers ready to serve in peacetime or war, 24/7, on land, sea, or air.

President at CommencementWhen answering the call to serve your country, please consider the Coast Guard Academy, where young Americans with character, intelligence and stamina learn to lead with pride and distinction.

For more information, create a profile and discover how a Coast Guard education offers an opportunity of a lifetime.   If you know of someone who would benefit from the USCGA experience, please make a referral and our Admissions Department will promptly contact the student.