Coastal Carolina University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,728
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Conway, South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Coastal Carolina University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Coastal Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at Coastal Carolina University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,640

Cost of attendance at Coastal Carolina University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,394

Cost of attendance at Coastal Carolina University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Coastal Carolina University received on average $9,834 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,834

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	642	31%	$4,795	$3,078,622
Other Federal Grant	642	31%	$5,043	$3,237,562
State Grant/Scholarships	963	47%	$6,346	$6,111,003
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,242	61%	$7,201	$8,943,489
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,860	91%	$9,834	$18,292,054

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coastal Carolina University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Coastal Carolina University students is 51.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.4%.

51.2%

asian 30.0% 6 students
African American 51.9% 220 students
white 52.0% 854 students
unknown 66.7% 6 students
hispanic 44.7% 51 students
International Students 52.6% 10 students
Mixed Race 46.5% 54 students

Sport Conferences

Football Sun Belt Conference
Baseball Sun Belt Conference
Basketball Sun Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Coastal Carolina University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Coastal Carolina University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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