Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Best Colleges 2010

United States Coast Guard Academy

Work 15 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320
Work(800) 883-8724
Web site: http://www.uscga.edu
  • 2Rank
  • 89Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Baccalaureate Colleges (North)

Overview : United States Coast Guard Academy

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1931
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 973
Setting: suburban
Endowment: $0
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 2/1
Application fee: $0
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 21.5%
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 In-state: $0; Out-of-state: $0
Mission  
School mission: Founded in 1876, the United States Coast Guard Academy (CGA) has a proud tradition as one of the finest colleges in the country. The Coast Guard Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty are the bedrock to our institution. Supporting these values are the Academy's goals to develop leaders of character, groom fleet ready Ensigns, and create life-long learners. When you've earned your four-year Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an Ensign, you're prepared professionally, physically, and mentally as a leader and life-long learner. You'll build friendships to last a life-time, study with inspiring teachers in small classes, and train during the summer aboard America's Tall Ship EAGLE, and the service's newest, most sophisticated ships and aircraft. Top performers spend their senior summer traveling on exciting internships. Graduates must serve for five years and have unmatched opportunities to attend flight training and graduate school, all funded by the Coast Guard. Your leadership potential and desire to serve your fellow Americans are what counts. Our student body reflects the best America has to offer - thirty percent are women and fourteen percent are minorities, fully reflecting the diversity of our nation. CGA is a NCAA Division II School offering 23 varsity sports. The largest club on campus is the multicultural club, GENESIS, seconded by Campaneros, our Latino club.

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