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Tuition

$10,856

$23,146

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,139
Declined + 2,854
Total Received 10,993
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Public

8,746

undergraduate students

589

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

46%

54%

male

female

1  :  17

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
36%
400-499
52%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
42%
400-499
44%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
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30-36
1%
24-29
21%
18-23
71%
12-17
7%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Management
  2. Communication
  3. Marine Science
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Conway, SC

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School Facts

Coastal Carolina University, founded in 1954, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 630-acre campus is located in Conway, nine miles from Myrtle Beach.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 9,335
Established in 1954
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 5837
ACT 3843

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Conway, SC

630-acre campus in Conway (population: 17,513), nine miles from Myrtle Beach and 100 miles from Charleston; branch campuses in Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. Served by bus; major airport serves Myrtle Beach; train serves Florence (50 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Coastal Carolina University
103 Tom Trout Drive
Conway, SC 29526

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
38%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
87%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
8 fraternities 8% of male students
 
7 sororities 9% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
28%
Top 1/2
66%
Bottom 1/2
34%
Bottom 1/4
7%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
36%
400-499
52%
300-399
4%
200-299
0
700-800
1%
600-699
11%
500-599
42%
400-499
44%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
21%
18-23
71%
12-17
7%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Common application accepted no
Application deadline December 1 (priority deadline)
June 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,139
Declined + 2,854
Total Received 10,993

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Admissions Contact

Gregory W. Thornburg
Interim Vice President of Enrollment Services
P: 800 277-7000
F: 843 349-2127
admissions@coastal.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,680
Room 5,000
Board 2,700
Additional fees 80
Books & supplies 1,096
Total $18,556
Average Financial Aid - 9,283
Total with Avg. Aid $9,273

Financial Aid

47%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,283

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $13,965,300
State $975,577
Institutional $0
Other external $0
Total $14,940,877

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $8,403,131
Institutional $2,500,398
Other external $1,484,990
Total $12,388,519

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 843 349-2313
F: 843 349-2347
finaid@coastal.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Dawn H. Hitchcock
Interim Co-Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
dawn@coastal.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference (Division I)
Mascot
Chanticleers
School colors
bronze and coastal teal

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Diving, Equestrian Sports, Field Hockey, Fishing, Lacrosse, Rugby, Scuba Diving, Soccer, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

Basketball, Bowling, Diving, Equestrian Sports, Field Hockey, Fishing, Lacrosse, Rugby, Scuba Diving, Soccer, Softball, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Golf, Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wiffle Ball

Athletic Directors

Hunter Yurachek (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Cari L. Rosiek (women's)
Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Enhancement/Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
Applied Physics
Art Studio
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Coastal Marine/Wetland Studies
Communication
Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English
Exercise/Sport Science
Finance
Graphic Design
Health Promotion
History
Information Systems
Intelligence/National Security Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Learning/Teaching
Management
Marine Science
Marketing
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Middle Level Education
Music
Musical Theatre
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education/Teacher Education
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation Sports Management
Resort Tourism Management
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education/Learning Disabilities
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Writing

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Management
  2. Communication
  3. Marine Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,335

total students

53%

47%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

94%

8,746
students

Female
54%
4,689

Male
46%
4,057

Graduate

6%

589
students

Female
70%
411

Male
30%
178

undergraduateFull-time

90%

7,916
students

Female
54%
4,226

Male
46%
3,690

undergraduatePart-time

10%

830
students

Female
56%
463

Male
44%
367

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
20%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
69%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

65%

Transfer applicants accepted

54%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.30
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 47
Countries most often represented Albania
Canada
China
Colombia
Israel
Russia
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Geoffrey Parsons
Director International Programs
843 349-2054
parsons@coastal.edu

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