United States Coast Guard Academy SAT and ACT scores
New London, CT · public college · 1,081 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as United States Coast Guard Academy reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to United States Coast Guard Academy scored 1240 to 1400, with an average of 1339. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for United States Coast Guard Academy?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 27 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does United States Coast Guard Academy require the SAT or ACT?
United States Coast Guard Academy reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does United States Coast Guard Academy accept the CLT?
United States Coast Guard Academy is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Connecticut with similar scores
- Fairfield UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- University of ConnecticutSAT 1210–1440
- Trinity CollegeSAT 1298–1470
- Quinnipiac UniversitySAT 1150–1320
- Connecticut CollegeSAT 1350–1500
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Providence CollegeSAT 1250–1390
- Auburn UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Beloit CollegeSAT 1200–1430
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Dakota State UniversitySAT 1190–1440
More about United States Coast Guard Academy
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: United States Coast Guard Academy (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026