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College of Coastal Georgia
College of Coastal Georgia admits nearly everyone — 98.1% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether College of Coastal Georgia is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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College of Coastal Georgia sits in Brunswick proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $81,657 four years out. Faculty pay averages $96,348 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,979 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 58.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 900 and 1165 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on College of Coastal Georgia's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 900–1165 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, College of Coastal Georgia's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 530 | 602 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 485 | 563 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, College of Coastal Georgia received 2,548 applications and admitted 2,510 (98.5%), with 714 enrolling.
How College of Coastal Georgia compares
| College of Coastal Georgia | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.1% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $3,616 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $39,318 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, College of Coastal Georgia's median earnings are $39,318 — below the Georgia benchmark of $47,290. Weigh that against the $3,616 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, College of Coastal Georgia prices by residency: $3,616 in-state versus $10,936 out-of-state — a $7,320 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
College of Coastal Georgia enrolls 2,979 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs College of Coastal Georgia's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of College of Coastal Georgia students — 25.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at College of Coastal Georgia
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,657 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $56,480 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,491 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $46,511 |
| Psychology, General | $44,438 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,274 |
| Biology, General | $43,530 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,244 |
Median earnings for these 8 College of Coastal Georgia programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $39,318 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional College of Coastal Georgia programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for College of Coastal Georgia?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 900–1165 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is College of Coastal Georgia's acceptance rate?
98.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,510 admitted from 2,548 applicants.
How much does College of Coastal Georgia cost?
In-state tuition is $3,616; out-of-state students pay $10,936. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do College of Coastal Georgia graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $39,318 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Brewton-Parker Christian University — 96.5% admitted
- Brenau University — 87.8% admitted
- Columbus State University — 99.1% admitted
- Covenant College — 86.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.