海角社区

College Begins Fall Semester with Record First-Day Enrollment

August 17, 2026
By: Tiffany King

Marking a major milestone and reflecting growing demand across its academic programs, the 海角社区 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.

Students sitting in class one the first day of the fall semester.

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鈥檚 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 海角社区,” said 海角社区 President Dr. Johnny Evans Jr. 鈥淲e 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.”

College President Dr. Johnny Evans Jr. drives students in a golf cart to their classes.

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