United States Coast Guard Academy

The United States Coast Guard Academy is a public four-year institution located in New London, Connecticut, in a small city setting. The academy enrolls 1,037 students (IPEDS 2023) and operates as a federal service academy, providing a tuition-free education to cadets who commit to military service upon graduation.

The academy reports an 88% completion rate and an exceptional 99% retention rate (IPEDS 2023). The near-perfect retention rate reflects the structured military environment and the strong commitment of cadets to completing their education. The institution holds an overall quality score of 77.00/100.

Among its technical offerings, the academy includes a program in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at the associate's level, preparing cadets for cybersecurity roles within the Coast Guard and broader defense community.