- The academic programs at Okefenokee Technical College are designed to provide the opportunity to develop academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to secure personally satisfying, rewarding, and socially useful employment. All programs of study comply with Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved curriculum reflecting current, up-to-date knowledge and skills training. TCC programs provide a structured sequence of credit courses that will enable individuals to either be employed in an entry-level position or to increase job proficiencies.
School Highlights
Coastal Pines Technical College serves 4,021 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,021 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 244 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Coastal Pines Technical College
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
244 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coastal Pines Technical College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Coastal Pines Technical College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,021 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
688 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
3,333 students
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
688 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,333 students
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
22%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
2%
10%
% Hawaiian
64%
35%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4719%
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,500
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The nearest community college to Coastal Pines Technical College is Waycross College (0.7 miles away)
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