Overview
Student Population
| Location | Conway, South Carolina |
| Online | coastal.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 15,061 prospective students applied, and 10,373 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,304 enrolled in the school. 9,135 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,506 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,460 plus fees of $180. Coastal Carolina is ranked 748 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Coastal Carolina is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Coastal Carolina University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#748 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#258 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#5 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#43 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1170 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 |
| Other Fees | $180 |
| Room and Board | $9,502 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,724 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 |
| Other Fees | $180 |
| Room and Board | $9,502 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,478 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Current students may use the Coastal Carolina University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.