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Coastal Pines Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Waycross, Georgia, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Coastal Pines Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Coastal Pines Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Coastal Pines Technical College is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Coastal Pines Technical College is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Coastal Pines Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,759

Cost of attendance at Coastal Pines Technical College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,906

Cost of attendance at Coastal Pines Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Coastal Pines Technical College received on average $8,450 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,450
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 37 73% $6,944 $256,925
Other Federal Grant 43 84% $6,924 $297,725
State Grant/Scholarships 31 61% $2,632 $81,577
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 4% $485 $970
Total Grant & Scholarships 45 88% $8,450 $380,272

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coastal Pines Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Coastal Pines Technical College students is 47.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.8%.

47.2%

  • African American 40.0% 16 students
  • white 48.4% 59 students
  • hispanic 61.5% 8 students

Service Offerings

Coastal Pines Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Coastal Pines Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training

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