U.S. Coast Guard Academy

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy, located in New London, Connecticut, is a federal service academy that trains future officers for the U.S. Coast Guard. It offers a four-year college education with a focus on engineering, science, and management, combined with military training and leadership development. Cadets receive a tuition-free education in exchange for committing to serve as officers after graduation. The academy emphasizes discipline, integrity, and service, preparing graduates to protect U.S. maritime interests, respond to emergencies, and enforce maritime law. It plays a vital role in shaping leadership within the Coast Guard.