College of Coastal Georgia

https://www.ccga.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,616

2.07% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,941

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.1%

2,627 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,468

56.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

25.9%

104 Graduates

About

College of Coastal Georgia is a higher education institution located in Glynn County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Coastal Georgia were Liberal Arts & Sciences (103 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (46 degrees), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (4 degrees).

In 2024, 474 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Coastal Georgia. 72.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (306 degrees), 3.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Coastal Georgia is $2,616, which is $−25,562 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Coastal Georgia is $2,616, which is $25,562 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,941.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending College of Coastal Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,616

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Coastal Georgia was $2,616. The cost of tuition at College of Coastal Georgia is $−25,562 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Coastal Georgia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,941

2024 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College of Coastal Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,941. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of Coastal Georgia grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Coastal Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,512

Room and Board

$1,850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Coastal Georgia was of $10,512 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,850. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.71% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Coastal Georgia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at College of Coastal Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.52% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Coastal Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

College of Coastal Georgia received 2,627 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,627 applicants, 2,578 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,468 students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

College of Coastal Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 29.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,578

Accepted Out of 2,627

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of Coastal Georgia was 98.1% (2,578 admissions from 2,627 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 98.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.1%, while admissions grew by 2.71%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of College of Coastal Georgia (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at College of Coastal Georgia in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

College of Coastal Georgia had a total enrollment of 3,468 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia is 1,947 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,521. This means that 56.1% of students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Coastal Georgia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.1% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 9.11% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Asian, 1.41% Two or More Races, 0.606% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Black or African American Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,468 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia is 1,947 and the part-time enrollment is 1,521. This means that 56.1% of students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Coastal Georgia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Coastal Georgia was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), College of Coastal Georgia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Coastal Georgia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,050 enrolled students
Black or African American
682 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
316 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Coastal Georgia is 59.1% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 9.11% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Asian, 1.41% Two or More Races, 0.606% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 229 students (6.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 216 more women than men received degrees from College of Coastal Georgia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Coastal Georgia is white (306 degrees awarded). There were 3.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Coastal Georgia is Liberal Arts & Sciences (103 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (46 degrees) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (4 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Coastal Georgia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia are Physicians (439,835 people), Other managers (206,133 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,295 people), Postsecondary teachers (141,502 people), and Other Physical Scientists (131,339 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (103 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (103 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (596,964 people), Elementary & secondary schools (402,924 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (371,778 people), Offices of physicians (211,678 people), and Scientific research & development services (176,765 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Coastal Georgia.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Coastal Georgia was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of Coastal Georgia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

345

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded to men at College of Coastal Georgia, which is 0.374 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (345).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Coastal Georgia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at College of Coastal Georgia in General Business, which is 1 times approximately the same the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at College of Coastal Georgia in Registered Nursing, which is 9.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11% of students graduating from College of Coastal Georgia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
306 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Coastal Georgia is white (306 degrees awarded). There were 3.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

4.64% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
371 degrees awarded
White Female
297 degrees awarded
White Female
296 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Coastal Georgia is white female (371 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (297 degrees).

Operations

College of Coastal Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $10.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 360k (3.38%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, College of Coastal Georgia had a total salary expenditure of 43.6M. College of Coastal Georgia employs 29 Associate professors, 21 Assistant professors and 21 Lecturers. Most academics at College of Coastal Georgia are Female Associate professor (19), Female Lecturer (17), and Female Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Coastal Georgia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 38 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 35 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$10.7M

2024 Endowment

12.1%

growth from 2023

College of Coastal Georgia has an endowment valued at about $10.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Coastal Georgia grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Coastal Georgia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.5M

2024 Salaries

3.29%

growth from 2023

In 2024, College of Coastal Georgia paid a median of $18.5M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($43.6M) and a 3.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.165% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.41% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.56M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2024, College of Coastal Georgia paid a total of $7.56M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Coastal Georgia were Office and Administrative Support with 38 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

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