Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

With campus a short drive from the Atlantic Ocean, Coastal Carolina University is a 4-year public liberal arts institution in South Carolina. CCU confers bachelor’s degrees in 74 academic areas of study. In addition to the academic facilities on its main campus, CCU oversees a Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and a marine science natural laboratory on Waties Island. For sports fans, Coastal Carolina fields 19 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Chanticleers and the baseball team makes regular appearances in college baseball playoffs.

Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$14,716
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1097

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,716
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$11,640
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$29,628
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,418
Books and Supplies
$1210
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,458
$30k - $48k
$10,007
$48k - $75k
$13,134
$75k - $110k
$17,496
$110k+
$17,894
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,610
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,223
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,264

 

Students receiving state aid
44%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6685
Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,223
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$42,807,104
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$18,149,129

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
64%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,880
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,446
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
61%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,701
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,660

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
79%
Acceptance Rate
17161
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
681
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.October 15
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionApril 1June 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
31%
Out-Of-State Students
61%
12%
Submitting ACT
34%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1097
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
590
Reading
25th
510
75th
600
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
46%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
11%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
12
Top 25%
38
Top 50%
76
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
233
$30k - $48k
130
$48k - $75k
117
$75k - $110k
100
$110k+
146

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-277-7000
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,337
Total Number of Undergrads
9,794
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
37%
20-39 Students
58%
40-99 Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
58

Faculty Overview

0
100
56%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
55%
Residency
In-State Students
31%
Out-Of-State Students
61%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
49
Ethnicity
African American
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
6%
White
70%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
145
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
49%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Chanticleers
School Colors
bronze, coastal teal, and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Total Male Athletes
263
Total Female Athletes
188
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
34
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
Coastal Carolina University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,500
Top 5 Cities
Myrtle Beach
New York
Charlotte
Charleston
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Coastal Carolina University
Wells Fargo
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Verizon Wireless
Bank of America
Top 5 Sectors
Sales
Operations
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,446
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Every class I walk out of, I feel that I have learned something new each day. Whether it be how to communicate in groups effectively to what began the civil war, I feel more knowledgeable.
Caroline
I am writing to inform you of the great things Coastal Carolina University has done for me. I'm sure many of people have mentioned how college will be some of the best years of one life, because that is what was told to me before I entered college. It wasn't until I set foot on the lovely campus of Coastal Carolina that I truly believed that this was going to be a great experience for me. First and foremost, the classroom setting at Coastal is phenomenal, for very important reasons. The class sizes are not too large, nor to small. It is a great opportunity to bond with classmates, and almost have a one on one with you and or your professor individually.
Davon from Charleston, SC
I feel coastal is a great school. It satisfies and goes beyond a college experience. I feel happy and safe here.
Demarko from Goose Creek, SC
Every Class is involved, even the somewhat larger ones, I have not been in a class with more than 50 people. I like it that way, more one of one with professors helps a lot.
Charles from Sanford, NC
At Coastal all the classes are usually a good teacher to student ratio. Therefore, you feel very satisfied it what you have learned. All the teachers i have had have been a great help and will work with you whenever you feel as if you aren't learning the material.
Jenna from Centreville, VA
Each class I take offers something new. Most of the time I walk into a class with the mind set of man this is going to suck and I find myself walking out saying this is pretty cool and my professor is mad funny. There are so many different teachers which offer such different learning styles that I feel allows all students an equal chance in learning.
daniela from Conway, SC
This is a great school to attend and still be close to my home and family. The professors really work well with students as a whole or individually if needed. The advisers make time to sit and assist you with any questions or concerns you may have concerning needed classes.
Kelsey from Mullins, SC
coastal carolina is an excellet school, it has a pretty good science program. although biochemistry is a new major here, the science departments are pretty fond of this major. the science departments has a good tutoring program
Tiesha from Lancaster, SC
Though this is my freshman year, almost all of my professor's here make me want to come to class and not feel as though I'm wasting thousands of dollars; they help me learn things by keeping me interested in the material being taught. Walking out of class and remembering something the next day is the feeling I've had since school started.
Mark from Charleston, SC
Coastal is such a good school. It may sometimes get the party school name, but it really isn't anything like that. The classes aren't easy, but you will get a lot out of them. I love it at CCU. I would not choose to go anywhere else. The size is perfect. It is not too big, but not too small. The school is expanding as well. We are getting new building this year. They are in the process if being built right now. Coastal is a good choice for anyone looking to have a good college experience! :)
Erin from Catawba , SC