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College of Coastal Georgia

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Brunswick, Georgia 31520-3644

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1961
Type
Public college
Conference
National Association of

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99%Acceptance
1001SAT Avg
2,794Students
20:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$39,318Earnings 10yr
$12,905Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1001

Reading & WritingMid: 463
470602
MathMid: 449
430563

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1422

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$3,483
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,389
Room & Board$13,086
Books & Supplies$1,850
Total Cost of Attendance$18,975
Average Net Price$12,905
Median Debt at Graduation$15,039
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,793
$30–48K$11,811
$48–75K$14,440
$75–110K$16,374
$110K+$16,608

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

69.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-2.4%/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)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
2,794
Gender Split
71% / 29%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 21%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate25.6%
Freshman Retention52.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,382
10 Years$39,318

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mariners

Golf program

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

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K
183 mi(317 min)
Tampapop. 390K
231 mi(400 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
245 mi(425 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

JAX Jacksonville49 mi
MCO Orlando190 mi
TPA Tampa230 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA963 mi · ~27h 49m drive
New York, NY779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Hartford, CT879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Providence, RI922 mi · ~26h 38m drive
Albany, NY899 mi · ~25h 58m drive
Syracuse, NY871 mi · ~25h 10m drive
Rochester, NY854 mi · ~24h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY821 mi · ~23h 43m drive
Philadelphia, PA702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Pittsburgh, PA645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Harrisburg, PA679 mi · ~19h 37m drive
Newark, NJ776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Washington, DC590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
Baltimore, MD624 mi · ~18h 2m drive
Atlanta, GA245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Charlotte, NC282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Raleigh, NC358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Miami, FL383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Orlando, FL183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Tampa, FL231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
Nashville, TN459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
New Orleans, LA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive
Richmond, VA496 mi · ~14h 20m drive
Chicago, IL813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Detroit, MI775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Minneapolis, MN1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive
St. Louis, MO712 mi · ~20h 34m drive
Kansas City, MO918 mi · ~26h 31m drive
Indianapolis, IN649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Columbus, OH612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Cleveland, OH713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Milwaukee, WI892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Dallas, TX903 mi · ~26h 5m drive
Houston, TX832 mi · ~24h 2m drive
Austin, TX967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
San Antonio, TX1021 mi · ~29h 30m drive
Los Angeles, CA2137 mi · ~61h 44m drive
San Francisco, CA2356 mi · ~68h 4m drive
San Diego, CA2084 mi · ~60h 12m drive
Seattle, WA2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive
Portland, OR2409 mi · ~69h 36m drive
Denver, CO1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive
Phoenix, AZ1787 mi · ~51h 37m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1813 mi · ~52h 23m drive
Honolulu, HI4693 mi · ~135h 35m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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