United States Coast Guard Academy
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 16%
Average High School GPA: 3.8
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Required
SAT Range: 1210-1380
ACT Range: 25-30
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 1,053
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Conservative
In-State Tuition: $0
Out-of-State Tuition: $0
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: New London, Connecticut
Setting: City
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 30°F (-1°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 71°F (22°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 42 inches (1,067 mm)
Nearest Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL) — Approximately 65 miles (60-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @uscg_academy
Swim team instagram: @coastguard_swimanddive
Twitter: @USCGAcademy
Facebook: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
LinkedIn: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
YouTube: U.S. Coast Guard Academy
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Nickname: The Bears
Mascot: Objee the Bear
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: The Billard Hall Pool
Head Coach: John Westkott
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #10
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #63
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference
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Forbes Top Colleges
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A+
Diversity: A-
Athletics: N/A
Professors: B+
Dorms: B
Student Life: C+
Value: N/A
Campus: C+
Party Scene: C-
Location: B-
Campus Food: N/A
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: NR
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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