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#6 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

10,473
Coastal Carolina University overview
Location Conway, South Carolina
Online coastal.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Coastal Carolina University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Conway, South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 15,481 prospective students applied, and 12,251 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,519 enrolled in the school.  9,095 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,378 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,460 plus fees of $180. Coastal Carolina is ranked 775 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Coastal Carolina is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Coastal Carolina University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
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SAT 1030/1190
ACT 20/25
GPA 3.72

Applications Accepted

79.1% 
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Applications Due Jun 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$11,460
In State Costs for Coastal Carolina University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,126
Other Fees$180
Room and Board $10,032
Budget for Other Expenses$3,882
Total One Year Cost$26,680

Out of State Resident Tuition

$27,214
Out of State Costs for Coastal Carolina University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,126
Other Fees$180
Room and Board $10,032
Budget for Other Expenses$3,882
Total One Year Cost$42,434

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Coastal Carolina University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 30%
Biology 11%
Education 10%
Communication 7%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218724 IPEDS survey data for Coastal Carolina University.

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