Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
College of Coastal Georgia is a public institution in Brunswick with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1001, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,318 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,905.
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News & Alerts
College of Coastal Georgia Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1001
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
68.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
21
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (22)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
53%
- •53% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Mariners
History & Fun Facts
- •The college opened in 1964 and shortly after changed its name to Brunswick Junior College in 1965.
- •In 1986, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents created the Brunswick Center Consortium composed of Brunswick Junior College, Armstrong State University, and Georgia Southern University.
- •In 1988, the college name reverted to Brunswick College after the Board of Regents voted to drop "Junior" from the names of all state two-year colleges.
- •The college transformed the former Kingsland Elementary School into the extension location and opened the facility in January 1993.
- •In 1996, Brunswick College changed its name to Coastal Georgia Community College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average