Founded in 1876, United States Coast Guard Academy is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of New London (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Connecticut.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 144 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 