School Summary

Coastal Carolina University


General Information:

Founded in 1954, Coastal Carolina University is seated on 621 acres located in Horry county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1710. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

PO Box 261954

Conway, SC
29528-6054
For more information call: 843 347-3161. This school has a website at https://www.coastal.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.coastal.edu/admissions/apply.html


Application Deadline: February
Application Fee: $45
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $11,460.00 $29,746.00
Room and Board $13,330.00 $13,330.00
Fees $180.00 $180.00
Total $24,970.00 $43,256.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.coastal.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3.3% 2%
600-699 37.4% 27.8%
500-599 51.8% 59.3%
400-499 7.2% 10.8%
300-399 0.3% 0.2%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 6.3%
24-29 41.6%
18-23 50.7%
12-17 1.4%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 13%
11-25% 25.00%
26-50% 40.00%
Under 50% 22.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 4,725
Female 6,086
Total 10,811


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 4,938
Female 6,410
Total 11,348

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 12%
Hispanic 7%
Native American 0%
White 74%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 96%
At Least 25 Years Old 4%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 38%
Out Of State 62%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 48%
Live Off Campus 52%


Organization Kick Off Day, Cino Day, Relay for Life

Love Blue, Coastal Carolina Surf Club, Exercise Science Club, Coastal Sea Turtle Club, American Marketing Association at Coastal Carolina


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 51.2207                                           Public Health Education and Promotion
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 45.1501                                           Geography and Anthropology
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 09.0909                                           Communication Management and Strategic Communications
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 13.0406                                           Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • 29.0201                                           Intelligence, General
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 43.0404                                           Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0906                                           Resort Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 14.1301                                           Engineering Science
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.