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College of Coastal Georgia

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 654
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 24%

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

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that CCGA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

College of Coastal Georgia 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 CCGA is reported to be 24%, 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 49%.

The retention rate of students at CCGA is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CCGA do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,933

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,839

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at College of Coastal Georgia received on average $5,806 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.

$5,806
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 243 48% $5,219 $1,268,301
Other Federal Grant 265 53% $5,754 $1,524,914
State Grant/Scholarships 202 40% $2,900 $585,717
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 152 30% $2,998 $455,661
Total Grant & Scholarships 442 88% $5,806 $2,566,292

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Coastal Georgia students who enrolled in 2015 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 College of Coastal Georgia students is 23.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.5%.

23.6%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 22.1% 31 students
  • white 23.2% 89 students
  • hispanic 32.4% 12 students
  • International Students 50.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 17.6% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball The Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

College of Coastal Georgia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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