
The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) major offers a robust education in engineering, mathematics, and sciences, specifically focusing on the design and analysis of ships and boats. While sharing common ground with mechanical engineering, this program places a strong emphasis on ship design and systems during the junior and senior years. The curriculum is highly experiential, utilizing advanced professional resources like a tow tank, circulating water channel, wind tunnel, 3D printers, CNC router, and a materials science lab.
The NAME major integrates core engineering principles with specialized knowledge in ship design and operation. Students engage with advanced facilities and faculty expertise throughout their studies.
Graduates of the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program are prepared to serve as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard, taking on technical leadership roles in the design, construction, operation, and repair of Coast Guard and commercial vessels. The program also fosters skills applicable to further graduate studies and careers in various maritime industries.
As a federal service academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy does not charge tuition. Cadets are committed to serve in the Coast Guard after graduation.
The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The United States Coast Guard Academy does not charge tuition for any cadets, including international students, as it is a federal service academy. Cadets also receive a stipend, and room and board are provided.
As tuition is free for all cadets, there are no specific scholarships offered for this program. Cadets receive a stipend, and room and board are provided by the Academy.
Graduates are prepared to serve as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard, specifically in technical leadership roles related to vessel design, construction, operation, and repair. The program also develops skills applicable to advanced studies and various maritime industries.
Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy is highly selective, and international applicants are generally not accepted. The primary mission is to train officers for service in the U.S. Coast Guard, requiring U.S. citizenship, age limits, and physical fitness standards.
Prospective applicants should visit the official U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions website for detailed information on the rigorous application process. It involves submitting academic transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and potentially undergoing interviews and medical examinations.