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College of Coastal Georgia SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range885 to 1090
ACT Range14 to 23
Average GPA3.20
Acceptance Rate98.1%

Coastal Georgia is highly accessible, but its 59% freshman retention rate makes preparation matter. If you choose to submit scores, aim near the top of the middle range, around a 1090 SAT or 23 ACT, as one more signal that you are ready for the pace of college work.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

College of Coastal Georgia facts and stats

Quick Facts

College of Coastal Georgia enrolls about 3,468 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Coastal Georgia has a freshman retention rate of 59% and a 6-year graduation rate of 26%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Location

Brunswick, GA

Undergrad Enrollment3,468
Freshman Retention59%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio22:1
Graduation Rate26%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key College of Coastal Georgia application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

December 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional Coastal Georgia, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake if needed. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall senior-year retakes will not arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Coastal Georgia, in-state tuition is $3,270 and out-of-state tuition is $12,420. About 58% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,341. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline to be considered for available aid.

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In-State Tuition$3,270
Out-of-State Tuition$12,420
Room and Board$14,012
Average Merit Award$1,341
Application Fee$25
Students on Aid58%
Average Aid Package$10,817
Average Debt at Grad$25,863

Out-of-state tuition at Coastal Georgia is $12,420, compared with $3,270 for in-state students, and room and board is $14,012. Financial aid is common, with 58% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $10,817. Merit awards average $1,341, so scholarships may help but are unlikely to cover the full bill. Students graduate with an average debt of $25,863.

Student life at College of Coastal Georgia

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Jazz band
Pep band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

22% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Living-learning
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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