College of Coastal Georgia

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,563

2023 Average Net Price

$12,670

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

98.5%

2,548 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,189

55.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25.8%

121 Graduates

About

College of Coastal Georgia is a higher education institution located in Glynn County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Coastal Georgia were Liberal Arts & Sciences (194 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (39 degrees), and Radiographer (10 degrees).

In 2023, 590 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Coastal Georgia. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (392 degrees), 3.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Coastal Georgia is $2,563, which is $−9,628 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at College of Coastal Georgia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 787 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Coastal Georgia is $2,563, which is $9,629 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,670.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending College of Coastal Georgia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,563

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at College of Coastal Georgia was $2,563. The cost of tuition at College of Coastal Georgia is $−9,629 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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

Average Net Price

$12,670

2023 Value

4.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of Coastal Georgia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,670. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of Coastal Georgia grew by 4.56%.

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

$9,082

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Coastal Georgia was of $9,082 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at College of Coastal Georgia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.3% with respect to 2022, when 77% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at College of Coastal Georgia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 787 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

College of Coastal Georgia received 2,548 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.15% annual growth. Out of those 2,548 applicants, 2,510 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,189 students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

College of Coastal Georgia has an overall enrollment yield of 28.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,510

Accepted Out of 2,548

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of Coastal Georgia was 98.5% (2,510 admissions from 2,548 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 98.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.15%, while admissions grew by 1.33%.

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

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at College of Coastal Georgia in 2023 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 3,189 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia is 1,781 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,408. This means that 55.8% 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 60.6% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 8.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.57% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (19%) and Black or African American Female (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,189 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia is 1,781 and the part-time enrollment is 1,408. This means that 55.8% of students enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates 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

53%

2023 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2023)

White
1,933 enrolled students
Black or African American
627 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
262 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Coastal Georgia is 60.6% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 8.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.57% Two or More Races, 1.47% Asian, 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.251% 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/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 207 students (6.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 278 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 (392 degrees awarded). There were 3.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Coastal Georgia is Liberal Arts & Sciences (194 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (39 degrees) and Radiographer (10 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 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 (430,691 people), Other managers (197,888 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (167,396 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,052 people), and Other Physical Scientists (124,512 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), and Biology (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Logisticians

The most specialized majors at College of Coastal Georgia are Cultural & Gender Studies (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (194 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (27 degrees), and Biology (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (566,863 people), Elementary & secondary schools (388,847 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (362,617 people), uninformed (335,703 people), and Offices of physicians (213,378 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 (2023)

General Business
63 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at College of Coastal Georgia was General Business with 63 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

156

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

434

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at College of Coastal Georgia, which is 0.359 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (434).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at College of Coastal Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.376 times less than the 141 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 141 degrees were awarded to men at College of Coastal Georgia in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.66 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% 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, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at College of Coastal Georgia is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.826% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
392 degrees awarded
Black or African American
102 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Coastal Georgia is white (392 degrees awarded). There were 3.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (102 degrees).

2.71% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
284 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Coastal Georgia is white female (284 degrees awarded). There were 2.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (108 degrees).

Operations

College of Coastal Georgia has an endowment valued at nearly $9.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 111k (1.17%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, College of Coastal Georgia had a total salary expenditure of 42M. College of Coastal Georgia employs 25 Associate professors, 24 Assistant professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at College of Coastal Georgia are Female Associate professor (16), Female Assistant professor (15), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Coastal Georgia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

Endowment

$9.5M

2023 Endowment

18.9%

decline from 2022

College of Coastal Georgia has an endowment valued at about $9.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Coastal Georgia declined 18.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.53M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates 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/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.9M

2023 Salaries

0.165%

decline from 2022

In 2023, College of Coastal Georgia paid a median of $17.9M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($42M) and a 0.165% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.41% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.92% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$7.41M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, College of Coastal Georgia paid a total of $7.41M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Coastal Georgia were Associate professor with 25 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Professor with 22 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Coastal Georgia were Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Coastal Georgia was Female Associate professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Coastal Georgia.

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