More selective than 4% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CCGA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What CCGA weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as CCGA reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- High school GPA
- Rigor of high school courses
- SAT/ACT scores
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of CCGA first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.20. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
98% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
CCGA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CCGA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 465 | 570 |
| SAT math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 875 | 1100 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CCGA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 465–570 | 410–530 | 17–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 470–602 | 430–563 | 14–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CCGA compared with other Georgia colleges?
CCGA has the 44th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
| 41 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | 21% | $15,844 |
| 42 | Shorter University | 96% | 38% | $16,646 |
| 43 | Brewton-Parker College | 96% | 21% | $26,054 |
| 44 | College of Coastal Georgia | 98% | 26% | $15,261 |
| 45 | Columbus State University | 99% | 42% | $13,115 |
| 46 | Middle Georgia State University | 100% | 25% | $12,361 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at CCGA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CCGA admissions questions
What is the CCGA acceptance rate?
College of Coastal Georgia accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,510 of 2,548 applicants were admitted.
Does CCGA require the SAT or ACT?
College of Coastal Georgia considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for CCGA?
The middle 50% of College of Coastal Georgia enrolled first-year students scored 875–1100 on the SAT and 17–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at CCGA?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (714 of 2,510).
What does CCGA look for in applicants?
College of Coastal Georgia reports these as very important for first-year applicants: high school GPA. Considered: rigor of high school courses, sAT/ACT scores. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does CCGA have early decision?
No. College of Coastal Georgia does not offer binding early decision (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is CCGA getting harder to get into?
College of Coastal Georgia accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; CCGA's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to College of Coastal Georgia overview