United States Coast Guard Academy
The United States Coast Guard Academy is a federal service academy in New London, Connecticut, that educates future Coast Guard officers. Cadets receive full tuition, room, and board in exchange for a five-year active-duty service commitment after graduation.
Undergrad enrollment
1,081
Test policy
Test required
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action | October 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Admission | January 15, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Explain why you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy, how you have prepared yourself to be successful as a Cadet, and any leadership experiences that will help you develop into a leader of character in the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard Academy is focused on diversity, inclusion and equity-mindedness across campus. What about your background, or what perspective, belief, or experience, will help you contribute to the education of your future classmates and enrich our community?
Explain why you are interested in the academic programs you selected and how your previous studies, coursework, and experiences in or outside the classroom have helped prepare you to be successful as a college student.
Provide any additional information that you would like the Cadet Candidate Evaluation Board to consider and that you have not provided elsewhere in your application.