Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D, President | College of Coastal Georgia
Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D, President | College of Coastal Georgia
Data shows that students paid $3,971 on average to attend the College of Coastal Georgia courses at the time, less than the $450 charged for the previous school year.
For comparison, Georgia universities charge students an annual average of $11,297 per year.
At the time, a total of $3.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.5 million.
Currently, there are 3,147 students enrolled in the College of Coastal Georgia.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Coastal Georgia | 532 | $3,270,882 | $6,148 | 252 | $1,462,552 | $5,804 |
