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Overview
The College of Coastal Georgia is a public institution located in Brunswick. It is part of the University System of Georgia and provides student-centered academic programs. The most popular majors are nursing, elementary education, and middle school education. The school is surrounded by two beaches and is a designated protected wetland.
Acceptance Rate:
98%
Average Net Price:
$12,990
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
1011
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,483 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $10,389 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,086 |
| Books and Supplies | $1850 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
47%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,943
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,694
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,006
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
44%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2806
91%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,694
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,509,920
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,991,518
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
34%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,657
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$152
Students receiving federal loans
34%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,884
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,101
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2519
Students Applied
197
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 5 |
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 1011
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,147
Total Number of Undergrads
3,147
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
23%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
21
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
59
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
13%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mariners
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
26
Total Female Athletes
59
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
College of Coastal Georgia Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,800
Top 5 Cities
Jacksonville
Savannah
Atlanta
Athens
Augusta
Top 5 Employers
College of Coastal Georgia
Southeast Georgia Health System
Sea Island Company
Glynn County Schools
Memorial Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Business Development
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,500
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$152
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThis is a great college with wonderful professors who really care about making sure that you are getting the best education possible. Now with the college changing status from community college to a university they have kept their status quo!
Merrie from St. Marys, GA
The proffesors here are really professional, and this school is not a community college anymore, they have raised up to a university system. They are going to be building dorms soon which will be finisheed by 2011. Recently I have gone to one of their seminars and it was thouroughly informitive. The college is really nice and the professors here are exceptional.
Charley from Jesup, GA
The college has so many perks, the location and atmosphere is create. The professors are solid and love what they do so it makes classes easier. And the food, everyone loves the food at the college!
Maggie from Normal, IL
The atmosphere is pleasant. Every professor that teaches at CCGA is not only considerate but understanding to the students.
Stephanie from Brunswick, GA
ccga is about putting students wildest dreams into action. they do this by assisting students to grow and mold their skills and abilities. the college is constantly growing and will continuously keep students as their number one.
Tiffany from Jesup, GA
This college is an amazing college because of the simple fact that it had professors who are willing to actually work with you in order to help you succeed! CCGA is constantly improving the degrees that are offered and are creating more and more opportunities for students to fine something that they are interested in doing. One final thing that is amazing about this college it that they offer students the opportunity to get involved with what is going on within the college either through student government or even through student work programs!
Danielle from Kingsland, GA
CCGA is an excellent college with still even greater potential. They are growing by leaps and bounds, but still have the local community focus. They are service oriented and have a wide variety of students from first timers to non-traditional.
Meredith from Saint Simons Island, GA
this school has improved since i started back in 2009. becoming more involved with students. they have gotten more sports now and seems to be doing very well.
Amanda
This college is great for high school graduates and non-traditional students alike. The teachers are very helpful and are available for extra help between classes. The college offers many additional resources to ensure your success, such as: free tutoring, student instructor assistants and academic coaching for brushing up on things like APA formatting.
Nelson from St Simons Island, GA
CCGA has excellent programs and many friendly people. You can always look forward to meeting someone new everyday almost. The college professors are always more than willing to help.
Brittany from Brunswick, GA
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