- 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 3,904 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,904 students
- In-state tuition: $4,510
- Out-state tuition: $12,566
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- 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
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
316 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of Coastal Georgia has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The College of Coastal Georgia diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,904 students
2,604 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
2,013 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
1,891 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
390 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,013 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,891 students
1,848 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
654 students
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
20%
35%
% White
60%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,510 is more than the state average of $3,403. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,566 is more than the state average of $7,170. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,510
$3,403
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,566
$7,170
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
97%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
925
915
SAT Reading
470
465
SAT Math
455
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Total Avg.
56
54
ACT Composite
19
18
ACT English
19
18
ACT Math
18
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (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 97%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
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