Founded in 1876, United States Coast Guard Academy is a non-profit public federal multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of New London (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is a very small coeducational US 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. This 146 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USCGA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.