• Smallest of the five U.S. federal military academies
• Four-year Bachelor of Science degree program
• Founded in 1876 aboard the schooner Dobbin
• Highly selective
• No tuition
• No congressional nomination necessary
• Holistic education includes academics, physical fitness, character and leadership
• Multiple roles of multi-mission, maritime Coast Guard accommodate diverse interests
• Two graduates are NASA astronauts
• 80% of graduates go to graduate school (most paid for by the Coast Guard)
• 85% of graduates choose to serve beyond their five-year commitment

Key Stats (as of July 26, 2010)

       Corps of Cadets (student body)

• 1,030 cadets enrolled
• 43 states and 15 foreign nations represented
• 100% of students housed on campus
• 23 varsity athletic teams (20 division III, 3 division I)
• 29% of cadets are women
• 17% of cadets are minorities
• 1 faculty member for every 8 students 
• 19 Cadets in an average class

       Class of 2014

• 2,223 completed the application process
• 385 appointments were offered
• 289 cadets were sworn in
• 51% in the top 10% of high school class
• 87% in the top 25% of high school class
• 99% in the top 50% of high school class
• 86% earned a varsity letter in high school
• 60% were team captains in high school
• 48% were Student Council or club officer
• 42% have a parent who has served in the military
• 41% attended AIM
• 13% attended the CGA Scholars (prep)program
• 76% intend a technical major
• 212/300 is the average applicant PFE score
• 28% were band or chorus member
• Standardized Test Scores:
  • Median SAT: 637 Math, 604 Verbal, 1241 Combined
  • Median ACT: 28 Math, 27 Reading