U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission
Offered by United States Coast Guard Academy · Free to apply
Offers full-tuition appointments to attend the federal service academy and train to become a commissioned Coast Guard officer. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership potential, medical qualification, and physical fitness. Admitted cadets pay no tuition and receive cadet pay while completing their four-year degree.
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How hard is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~3.3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students
- Open to U.S. citizens
- Must be between 17 and 22 years of age on Swearing-In Day.
- Must be unmarried with no dependents and have no financial debt.
- Must meet service medical qualifications and height/weight requirements (typically 60 to 80 inches).
- Must submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) and pass the Physical Fitness Examination (PFE).
- January 15 is the Regular Admission deadline; an Early Action deadline is also offered on October 15. The year 2027 was inferred for the next regular admission cycle.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year.
- Applications close
- January 15, 2027
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Common questions about the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission
How much is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission worth?
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission awards full tuition.
When is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission deadline?
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students; Open to U.S. citizens.
Does the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants and an official transcript is required. Plan on about 3.3 hrs of work.
Is the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission free to apply?
Yes. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy admission is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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