College of Coastal Georgia Admission Requirements

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College of Coastal Georgia Admission Overview

College of Coastal Georgia admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year College of Coastal Georgia admitted 98.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (B) and SAT 875-1100 / ACT 17-22. College of Coastal Georgia is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

College of Coastal Georgia is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

College of Coastal Georgia Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

98.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The College of Coastal Georgia acceptance rate is 98.1%. Last year, 2,578 of 2,627 applicants were admitted. That is the 46th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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College of Coastal Georgia GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.1

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at College of Coastal Georgia typically have around a 3.1 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. College of Coastal Georgia is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #33 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled College of Coastal Georgia freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

College of Coastal Georgia SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

875-1100

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 465
Math 410
Composite 875

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 530
Composite 1100

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at College of Coastal Georgia typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 875–1100) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. College of Coastal Georgia ranks #39 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 875 to 1100

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

College of Coastal Georgia is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at College of Coastal Georgia
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1100+	Above 75th	>99%
990 to 1100	Avg +	98%-99%
875 to 990	Avg -	96%-98%
Below 875	Below mid-50	<96%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

College of Coastal Georgia ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-22

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 17
Composite 17

75th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 22
Composite 22

Average ACT

Incoming testers at College of Coastal Georgia typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 17–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. College of Coastal Georgia places #35 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 22

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to College of Coastal Georgia without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at College of Coastal Georgia
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22+	Above 75th	>99%
19 to 22	Avg +	98%-99%
17 to 19	Avg -	97%-98%
Below 17	Below mid-50	<97%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Admission Statistics

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

College of Coastal Georgia admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,877	750	2,627
Accepted	1,834	744	2,578
Acceptance Rate	98%	99%	98%
Enrolled	542	230	772
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	30%	31%	30%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 5, 2027

Days left to Apply

318

Applicants have 318 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 5, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at College of Coastal Georgia
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

College of Coastal Georgia is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.1 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (875-1100); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025