College of Coastal Georgia

  • As a unit of the University System of Georgia and a two-year institution, Coastal Georgia Community College has as its mission to provide pre-baccalaureate programs of study for transfer, to provide preparation for immediate employment in a variety of technical program areas, to provide assistance to students who are academically under-prepared for college level study, and provide lifelong learning opportunities for workforce development and career enhancement as well as personal development.

School Highlights

College of Coastal Georgia serves 3,457 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,457 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,510
  • Out-state tuition: $12,566
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 316 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of Coastal Georgia
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
316 staff
209 staff
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Student Body

The student population of College of Coastal Georgia has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Coastal Georgia diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,457 students
2,400 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,844 students
882 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,613 students
1,518 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of College of Coastal Georgia.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
275 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,844 students
940 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,613 students
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
654 students
654 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
7%
8%
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% Black
16%
31%
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% White
68%
47%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
31%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of College of Coastal Georgia and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Georgia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.52%
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$29,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of College of Coastal Georgia and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Georgia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,510 is more than the state average of $4,117. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,566 is more than the state average of $7,686. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,510
$4,117
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,566
$7,686
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,139
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
96%
79%
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SAT Total Avg.
925
915
SAT Reading
470
465
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SAT Math
455
450
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SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Total Avg.
56
54
ACT Composite
19
18
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of College of Coastal Georgia and the community college average ACT Composite score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
ACT English
19
18
This chart displays the ACT English score of College of Coastal Georgia and the community college average ACT English score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
ACT Math
18
18
This chart displays the ACT Math score of College of Coastal Georgia and the community college average ACT Math score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Coastal Georgia Community College, University System of Georgia, offers courses in programs designed to provide opportunities in three areas: two-year associate degree programs which prepare students to transfer to senior colleges and universities; one and two-year career programs which prepare students for immediate employment; and developmental and remedial courses for students who need to refresh or strengthen their academic background. Coastal Georgia Community College serves the needs of the community by offering select courses at several different sites throughout the service area including Camden County, Fort Stewart in Hinesville,and Savannah. Bachelor's and master 's degrees from Armstrong Atlantic State University,Georgia Southern University, and Valdosta State University are also obtainable in certain degree programs through our Brunswick Center. The campus, of 193 acres, has been carefully planted with trees and shrubs indigenous to the area. The southern pine is very much in evidence. Graceful palms, stately live oaks, hollies, and a variety of small shrubs add to the beauty of the campus. Coastal Georgia Community College was founded in 1961 by the Regents of the University System of Georgia as a non-residential college to offer pre-baccalaureate degrees. In 1972, the Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of Education agreed to fund jointly a vocational technical division at Coastal Georgia Community College in order to preclude the necessity of building a separate vocational technical institute. This agreement calls for equal emphasis on career programs and university parallel programs. Thus, from 1972 Coastal Georgia Community College began to function as a comprehensive community college to serve the needs of coastal Georgia. In 1986, the Regents authorized the creation of the Brunswick Center to provide baccalaureate and master's degrees in collaboration with other units of the University System. Coastal Georgia Community is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Science degree, and the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does College of Coastal Georgia cost?
College of Coastal Georgia's tuition is approximately $4,510 for In-State students and $12,566 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of College of Coastal Georgia?
The acceptance rate of College of Coastal Georgia is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,457 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,510
  • Out-state tuition: $12,566
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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