Admitted students scored 1240–1400 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 27. United States Coast Guard Academy admits 22% of applicants — selective. 99% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1240 and a quarter above 1400. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,108.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana | 1340 | 28 | 57% | $59,070 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania | 1337 | — | 61% | $20,644 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey | 1337 | 30 | 65% | $19,974 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington | 1335 | 29 | 82% | $55,480 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest, Illinois | 1343 | 29 | 57% | $56,402 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio | 1335 | 26 | 65% | $49,140 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.