College of Coastal Georgia

Overview of College of Coastal Georgia

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In terms of degrees, the College of Coastal Georgia offers both bachelor’s and associate study programs in four different schools: Arts and Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Education and Teacher Preparation, and Business and Public Management.

The campus lifestyle offers plenty of opportunities for students to develop new skills and learn the importance of serving the community. The College of Coastal Georgia encourages giving back to the community through service opportunities and internships in the local community. With over 50 clubs, including multiple sports teams, students can explore their various areas of interest.

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The overall tuition has been dropping over the past couple of years. For in-state students, a recent academic year’s tuition was $3,933, while out-of-state students paid $10,893. Both of these prices are about 17% less than in the previous school year. On top of tuition, the average price of books and supplies is $1,750. Living expenses can range from $5,618 for those living off-campus with family or not on college property to $10,328 for those living in the campus dorms.

The total price to study at the College of Coastal Georgia depends on whether the student comes from another state and where they choose to live. The lowest total cost would be for an in-state student living with family, and the total would be around $11,300. For out-of-state students living on campus, the full tuition can reach $28,535.

There are numerous types of financial aid that the students at the College of Coastal Georgia receive, from Pell grants to local scholarships. About 88% have some type of financial assistance. With these grants and scholarships, the average net price (the cost students paid after financial aid was applied) for a recent academic year was $12,255. To calculate what a specific student’s net cost would be, you can use the college’s financial calculator.

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Academics

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There are just over 3,500 students completing their undergraduate studies at the College of Coastal Georgia. For every 19 students, there is one faculty member. This number is slightly above the average ratio of 18 to 1. Even with a relatively small campus, the classes are still reasonably large, similar to a general high school class, but nowhere near the crammed classes of some state schools.

Since the campus is small, many students start their college education there but then decide to transfer to another school to finish their degree. The graduation rate for students who began their degree in 2013 is only 27%, while the transfer-out rate is 38%.

Of the students pursuing a bachelor’s degree, only 6% of those that started in 2011 graduated in the allotted 4-year period. Likewise, 11% of those that began in 2013 graduated in four years. 23% of students that entered in 2011 finished within six years, while 27% of 2013 first-year students graduated in six years. An even higher percentage of those that started in 2011 (24%) finished within eight years. These numbers are significantly lower than the national average, but again, transfer rates can account for many of the students who do not technically graduate from this school, but they can be assumed to have graduated somewhere.

The retention rate of students is a little over 50%. For full-time students that started studying in 2018, 56% returned the following year to continue their degree. Based on these numbers, many students opt to continue their education elsewhere or choose to take a lighter workload, prolonging their college education.

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Outcome & Salary

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The outcome of students studying at the College of Coastal Georgia varies depending on their time commitment and whether they have previously studied at the college level. For full-time students that pursued their degree for their first time in 2011, 41% decided to go to another college. Only 9% received an associate degree, and 11% received their bachelor’s degree.

Part-time students that were not getting a degree for the first time had a much higher graduation rate. Fourteen percent earned their associate degree, while 13% received a bachelor’s and still another 38% went on to another school. According to these numbers, many students choose to go to the College of Coastal Georgia to start their college education and then move onto a different school.

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