College of Coastal Georgia

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Brunswick, GA
  • 3.7 3 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

3,468
College of Coastal Georgia overview
College of Coastal Georgia overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

The College of Coastal Georgia is a public state college situated in Brunswick, Georgia, approximately 70 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, along the Atlantic coast. Located on a 193-acre campus between the mainland and barrier islands, the institution operates in a coastal environment with Spanish moss-draped oak trees and contemporary academic buildings. Originally established in 1961 as Brunswick Junior College, the school transitioned to a four-year institution in 2009 and now offers bachelor's degrees in fields such as business, nursing, education, and coastal ecology. The campus features modern residential facilities housing students in apartment-style units, while its proximity to the Golden Isles provides unique opportunities for marine science research and coastal studies. The college maintains a second instructional site in Camden County, serving the region's southeastern coastal communities.

Ratings

College of Coastal Georgia is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    2 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
College of Coastal Georgia admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 875/1100
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/22
  • GPA 3.1

Acceptance Rate

98.1%
College of Coastal Georgia applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 5, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 29.9%
  • Application Fee $25

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$3,616

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,936

Breakdown

In State Costs for College of Coastal Georgia
  • Tuition $3,616
  • Books and Supplies $1,850
  • Other Fees $1,000
  • Room and Board $14,012
  • Budget for Other Expenses $7,232
  • Total One Year Cost $27,710

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of Coastal Georgia are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Education. 53% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 31% in Health Professions, and 11% in Education.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 53%
  • Health Professions 31%
  • Education 11%
  • Business 4%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139250.

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Last updated: August 2026