Key differences on Getting in
- 1
United States Coast Guard Academy's yield is 11 pts higher than U. North Carolina School of the Arts's
Yield rate - 2
United States Coast Guard Academy's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than U. North Carolina School of the Arts's
SAT midpoint - 3
United States Coast Guard Academy admits 22% vs. 30% at U. North Carolina School of the Arts
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- United States Coast Guard AcademyHighly selective
- U. North Carolina School of the ArtsVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- United States Coast Guard AcademyTest-optional
- U. North Carolina School of the ArtsTest-optional
How they read a record
United States Coast Guard Academy
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
U. North Carolina School of the Arts
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | United States Coast Guard Academy | U. North Carolina School of the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why