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Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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75%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$13,966
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
10.4K
Students
Large campus body
$38,070
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Coastal Carolina University is a public institution located in the city setting of Conway, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 26
1typical 50% range36
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,573
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,486
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,999
Earnings 5yr: $78,764
Debt: $20,336
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,181
Earnings 5yr: $66,069
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,954
Earnings 5yr: $77,337
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,494
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,247
Earnings 5yr: $69,074
Debt: $28,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,239
Earnings 5yr: $66,105
Debt: $26,848
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,607
Earnings 5yr: $72,471
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,373
Earnings 5yr: $63,667
Debt: $26,000
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,910
Earnings 5yr: $55,443
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,946
Earnings 5yr: $59,876
Debt: $25,187
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,575
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $41,666
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,208
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,456
Earnings 5yr: $55,354
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,105
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,863
Earnings 5yr: $49,288
Debt: $24,878
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,600
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,622
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,948
Earnings 5yr: $54,322
Debt: $26,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,966
In-State Tuition$11,640
Out-of-State Tuition$29,628
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

26%
Pell Grants
57%
Take Loans
52%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$38,070
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,258

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,979
Est. Monthly Payment
$183/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$74,939
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