College Begins Fall Semester with Record First-Day Enrollment

Marking a major milestone and reflecting growing demand across its academic programs, the College of Coastal Georgia launched the fall semester with nearly 4,000 students on campus for day one. This record-breaking start positions the College to surpass its official all-time enrollment record of 3,663 students, set in 2016, pending the official census count later this term.

Among the record-setting numbers is the College’s largest Dual Enrollment cohort to date, with more than 550 high school students joining from the local area and across the state. This is the second consecutive year that the College has surpassed its previous record. Last year’s record enrollment was 502 students. The campus is also welcoming its largest residential population ever, filling on-campus residence halls to capacity and expanding housing partnerships with local hotels and apartment complexes to accommodate unprecedented growth.

“Today marks an exciting start to the academic year at the College of Coastal Georgia,” said College of Coastal Georgia President Dr. Johnny Evans Jr. “We are on track to set new enrollment records and are proud to welcome such a vibrant and dynamic group of students to Mariner Country. Their presence reflects the growing confidence students and families have in the quality and value of a Coastal Georgia education.”

The strong start to the academic year underscores the College’s continued momentum in academic excellence, campus life, and community engagement.