College of Coastal Georgia Data & Information Overview
Find out more about how College of Coastal Georgia ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below. All you need to do to learn more about a stat is click on its tile, and you'll be taken to another page that analyzes that data more closely. Also, you can use the links below to scroll to any section of this page.- Rankings
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- Faculty
- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Diversity
- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
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How Well Is College of Coastal Georgia Ranked?
2021 Rankings
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
College of Coastal Georgia was awarded 1 badge in the 2021 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is teacher education grade specific.
Overall Quality
According to College Factual's 2021 analysis, CCGA is ranked #1,490 out of 1,715 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This is an improvement over the previous year, when CCGA held the #1,627 spot on the Best Overall Colleges list.
CCGA also holds the #35 spot on the Best Colleges in Georgia ranking.
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Is It Hard to Get Into CCGA?
Acceptance Rate
Because it has a high acceptance rate of 95%, some consider CCGA to be a safety school. But don't just assume that admittance is in the bag. Make sure to spend enough time on your application so that it is in tip-top shape.
Average Test Scores
About 58% of students accepted to CCGA submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 520. Math scores were between 390 and 490.
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College of Coastal Georgia Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
The student to faculty ratio is often used as a measure to gauge how much access students will have to their professors - the lower the number, the better. At College of Coastal Georgia, this rate is 20 to 1, which is high when compared to the national average of 15 to 1.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at College of Coastal Georgia is 60%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at College of Coastal Georgia
Freshmen Retention Rate
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At College of Coastal Georgia this rate is 58%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
Graduation Rate
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor's degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at CCGA is 12%. That's lower than the national rate of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at College of Coastal Georgia.
Below Average Overall Diversity at CCGA
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 3,663 undergraduates at CCGA with 2,217 being full-time and 1,446 being part-time.
CCGA Diversity Score
For each college and university, College Factual calculates an overall diversity score that takes four factors into account: gender, ethnicity, age, and home location of the student. Then, the schools with the best mixtures of students with respect to these factors are ranked the highest.
The overall diversity score for CCGA is 38.60 out of 100. This is below average when compared to other schools in the United States.
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How Much Does College of Coastal Georgia Cost?
The overall average net price of CCGA is $13,174. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for CCGA
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,652 | $12,468 | $15,045 | $15,933 | $16,605 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of CCGA, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At CCGA, approximately 50% of students took out student loans averaging $5,152 a year. That adds up to $20,608 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at CCGA is 4.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
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How Much Money Do CCGA Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from CCGA make about $28,300 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 29% less that the average college graduate's salary of $39,802 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at College of Coastal Georgia make the most money.
Location of College of Coastal Georgia
College of Coastal Georgia is a public institution situated in Brunswick, Georgia. The location of CCGA is great for students who prefer living in an urban area.Get more details about the location of College of Coastal Georgia.
Contact details for CCGA are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One College Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520-3644 |
| Phone: | 912-279-5700 |
| Website: | www.ccga.edu |
College of Coastal Georgia Majors
| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 63 | $24,900 |
| Nursing | 45 | $53,500 |
| General Psychology | 44 | $25,600 |
| General Biology | 26 | $23,000 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 21 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 20 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 18 | $34,600 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 13 | NA |
| Area Studies | 12 | NA |
| Mathematics | 6 | NA |
Online Learning at CCGA
Online courses area a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
In 2017-2018, 1,624 students took at least one online class at College of Coastal Georgia. This is an increase from the 1,524 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 1,624 | 327 |
| 2016-2017 | 1,524 | 277 |
| 2015-2016 | 1,217 | 151 |
| 2014-2015 | 736 | 144 |
| 2013-2014 | 532 | 85 |
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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