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College of Coastal Georgia Admission Requirements

Brunswick, Georgia

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Your chances of getting into College of Coastal Georgia

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

98.3%
Admission Difficulty for College of Coastal Georgia
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at College of Coastal Georgia is 98.3%.  Its admission rate is the 54th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into College of Coastal Georgia and can you get accepted?

College of Coastal Georgia is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,477 out of the 2,519 who applied were admitted.

College of Coastal Georgia typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into College of Coastal Georgia?

98% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to College of Coastal Georgia you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.1 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1020 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT

College of Coastal Georgia GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.1

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into College of Coastal Georgia?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into College of Coastal Georgia are to have around a 3.1 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as College of Coastal Georgia accepts 98% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at College of Coastal Georgia is 3.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #37 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since College of Coastal Georgia is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted College of Coastal Georgia students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 15.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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College of Coastal Georgia SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to College of Coastal Georgia. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

900-1140

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for College of Coastal Georgia
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 470
Math 25th Percentile 430
Composite 25th Percentile 900
SAT Scores for College of Coastal Georgia
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 590
Math 75th Percentile 550
Composite 75th Percentile 1140
Average SAT Score 1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to College of Coastal Georgia?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at College of Coastal Georgia is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1140. Students who get into College of Coastal Georgia score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers..  College of Coastal Georgia ranks #39 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. College of Coastal Georgia regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 780, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

College of Coastal Georgia is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1020, you have around a 98% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

College of Coastal Georgia admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >99%
1020 to 1140 Avg + 98%-99%
900 to 1020 Avg - 96%-98%
780 to 900 Reach 93%-96%
Less than 780 Low <93%
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College of Coastal Georgia ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

7%
ACT Scores for College of Coastal Georgia
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 13
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 15
ACT Scores for College of Coastal Georgia
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 19
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into College of Coastal Georgia?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to College of Coastal Georgia is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 22.  The school ranks #44 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to College of Coastal Georgia.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as College of Coastal Georgia is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into College of Coastal Georgia for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 98% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 22 ACT score.

College of Coastal Georgia admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >99%
18 to 22 Avg + 98%-99%
15 to 18 Avg - 97%-98%
12 to 15 Reach 94%-97%
Less than 12 Low <94%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

College of Coastal Georgia admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,826 693 2,519
Accepted 1,798 679 2,477
Acceptance Rate 98% 98% 98%
Enrolled 534 217 751
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 32% 30%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 5, 2025

Days left to Apply

257

Applicants have 257 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 5, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to College of Coastal Georgia is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to College of Coastal Georgia and what student information is used for admission decisions?

College of Coastal Georgia Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at College of Coastal Georgia
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because College of Coastal Georgia is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.1 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1020 and ACT of 18 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139250 IPEDS survey data for College of Coastal Georgia.

Last updated February 24, 2024