Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University is a public 4-year institution in Conway, SC. It enrolls about 10,829 students and admits roughly 80% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Conway, SC 29526 |
| County | Horry County |
| Enrollment | 10,829 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Applicants / admitted | 18,223 / 14,613 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $29,628 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 51% |
| Transfer-out rate | 33% |
| Full-time retention rate | 76% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,453 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–610 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–26 |
| Website | https://www.coastal.edu/ |
| Phone | 8433473161 |
Admissions
About 18,223 students applied and 14,613 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,775 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,640 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $29,628. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,453 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,222 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,749 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,209 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,527 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,612 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,380 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 51% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Coastal Carolina University is in Conway, SC, Horry County. Its coordinates are 33.7950, -79.0118.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Carolina University?
About 80% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 18,223 applicants.
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,640 for in-state students and $29,628 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Coastal Carolina University?
About 10,829 students are enrolled.