Coastal Carolina Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.27%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1140. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,640
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,628
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Coastal Carolina:
- Total Enrollment: 11,348, including 526 online students
- 10,811 Undergraduate, 537 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.5% men, 56.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 32%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 95 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 12 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 18 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Coastal Carolina Overview
Coastal Carolina University (Coastal Carolina) is a four-year, public school located in Conway, SC. Coastal Carolina University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Coastal Carolina's tuition & fees is $11,640 for South Carolina residents and $29,628 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,017.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,348 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Coastal Carolina's acceptance rate is 75.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.91%. The median SAT score is 1140 and the ACT score is 23.
Coastal Carolina ranked 22nd in South Carolina Colleges rankings. Coastal Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Coastal Carolina University is $11,640 for in-state students and $29,628 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,764 for in-state students and $21,438 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,640 for South Carolina residents and $29,628 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,764 for South Carolina residents and $21,438 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,640 | $29,628 |
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| Graduate | $10,764 | $21,438 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,640 | $29,628 |
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| Graduate | $10,764 | $21,438 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Coastal Carolina University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Coastal Carolina
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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