CCGA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.13%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 990. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $3,616
- Out-of-State Tuition: $10,936
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at CCGA:
- Total Enrollment: 3,468, including 894 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.8% men, 70.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 26%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 17%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 59%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 28 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
CCGA Overview
College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) is a four-year, public school located in Brunswick, GA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The CCGA's tuition & fees is $3,616 for Georgia residents and $10,936 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,157.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,468 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
CCGA's acceptance rate is 98.13% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.95%. The median SAT score is 990 and the ACT score is 19.
College of Coastal Georgia is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College of Coastal Georgia is $3,616 for in-state students and $10,936 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $3,754 for Georgia residents and $11,512 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
| Undergraduate | $3,616 | $10,936 |
| In-State | Out-of-State |
| Undergraduate | $3,754 | $11,512 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
College of Coastal Georgia offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at CCGA
| Learning Opportunities |
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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