College of Coastal Georgia is a public 2-year college in Brunswick, Georgia with 2,979 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, costs an average of $14,394 a year after grants and graduates 29% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
College of Coastal Georgia acceptance rate and admissions
College of Coastal Georgia admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 465 to 570, math 410 to 530). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
College of Coastal Georgia tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $3,616 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $11,128 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,398 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $21,726 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,394 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,394 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,332 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run College of Coastal Georgia's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
College of Coastal Georgia graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 29% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $44,872 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,350 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
College of Coastal Georgia majors and what graduates earn
College of Coastal Georgia awarded bachelor's degrees in 18 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($81,657).
All 18 majors at College of Coastal Georgia
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 37 | $74,484 | $81,657 | $18,750 |
| Business | 72 | $45,054 | $56,480 | $19,122 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 34 | $43,775 | $49,491 | $18,099 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 37 | $37,051 | $46,511 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | 0 | $34,361 | $44,438 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 18 | $40,127 | $44,274 | n/a |
| Biology | 26 | $32,735 | $43,530 | $16,900 |
| Health administration | 4 | n/a | $38,244 | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 20 | n/a | n/a | $20,015 |
| Research and experimental psychology | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data science | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at College of Coastal Georgia
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | $47,478 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,979 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 71% women, 29% men
- 22 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at College of Coastal Georgia?
College of Coastal Georgia admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does College of Coastal Georgia cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $3,616 for in-state students and $11,128 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,394 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for College of Coastal Georgia?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 465 to 570 in reading and writing and 410 to 530 in math, and 17 to 22 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is College of Coastal Georgia test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, College of Coastal Georgia reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at College of Coastal Georgia?
29% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do College of Coastal Georgia graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $44,872 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.