College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA)

Public two-year college in Brunswick, GA that costs an average of $14,394 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 29% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,394
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,872

PublicSmall city2,979 undergraduates

Cost of CCGA

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,726
Tuition and fees, in-state$3,616
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,128
Housing and food (on campus)$14,398
Books and supplies$1,850
Average net price after aid$14,394

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,650
$30,001–48,000$13,075
$48,001–75,000$13,057
$75,001–110,000$17,033
$110,001+$19,175

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CCGA's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate98%
Average SAT1,000
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)465–570
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)410–530
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–22
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate29%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,194
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,872
Rank in Georgia (earnings)6th of 14 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,350
Typical monthly loan payment$209 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants44%
Students with federal loans28%

Majors and programs at CCGA

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (19)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing77$74,484$18,750
Business/Commerce135$45,054$19,122
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67$43,775$18,099
Criminal Justice and Corrections41$40,127—
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies62$37,051$25,000
Psychology6$34,361—
Biology59$32,735$16,900
Accounting and Related Services8——
Area Studies20——
Business Administration, Management and Operations27——
Data Science4——
Health and Medical Administrative Services12——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other51—$20,015
Hospitality Administration/Management24——
Mathematics3——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research23——
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other5——
Research and Experimental Psychology34——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Film/Video and Photographic Arts———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing85$73,738$20,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities297$38,079$16,200
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions14——
Culinary Arts and Related Services10——

Similar colleges in Georgia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Georgia Military CollegeMilledgeville$18,466—$42,152
Georgia Highlands CollegeRome$5,521—$46,880
South Georgia State CollegeDouglas$7,405—$39,798
East Georgia State CollegeSwainsboro$6,673—$41,785
Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta$2,757—$37,585
Georgia State University-Perimeter CollegeAtlanta$9,24091%$51,903

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About CCGA

TypePublic two-year college
LocationBrunswick, GA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates2,979
Student-to-faculty ratio22 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteccga.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is CCGA's acceptance rate?

College of Coastal Georgia admits 98% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,000 on the SAT.

How much does CCGA cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,726 a year (tuition and fees: $3,616 in-state, $11,128 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,394 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,650.

How much do CCGA graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,872 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 14 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,484 a year after graduation).

What is CCGA's graduation rate?

29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.