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A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At United States Coast Guard Academy, over the last five years 88% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at United States Coast Guard Academy.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at United States Coast Guard Academy | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 100% | 31% |
| Asian | 81% | 45% |
| Black | 79% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100% | 28% |
| White | 90% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 91% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 82% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. United States Coast Guard Academy has 1,037 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 59% of students are male.
And about 63% of students are white.