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 3,468 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,468 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,510
  • Out-state tuition: $12,566
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 114 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
College of Coastal Georgia
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2015
Total Faculty
114 staff
88 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of College of Coastal Georgia has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 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 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,468 students
2,178 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,947 students
797 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,521 students
1,381 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,468 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,947 students
855 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,521 students
1,678 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
654 students
654 students
% Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
11%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
20%
35%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
60%
38%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$29,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,510 is more than the state average of $3,059. 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 $6,774. The out-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,510
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,566
$6,774

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,069

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
98%
77%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

SAT Total Avg.
925
919
SAT Reading
470
467
SAT Math
455
452
ACT Total Avg.
56
54
ACT Composite
19
18
ACT English
19
18
ACT Math
18
18
Source: 2025 (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 98%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,468 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,510
  • Out-state tuition: $12,566
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 40%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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