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Coastal Carolina University

Acceptance Rate 75.27 %
SAT Average 1,140
Tuition & Fees $29,628
($11,640)
Student Population 11,348
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,643

Academic Overview

Coastal Carolina University Campus, Conway, SC
Coastal Carolina University is a public, four-years institute located in Conway, South Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $11,640 for South Carolina residents and $29,628 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,764 for South Carolina residents and $21,438 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 11,348 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.27% and the graduation rate is 48% last year.
The salary after graduation from Coastal Carolina University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $44,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Coastal Carolina's tuition & fees is $11,640 for South Carolina residents and $29,628 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $10,764 for in-state students and $21,438 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,640$29,628
Graduate$10,764$21,438
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Coastal Carolina. The acceptance rate of Coastal Carolina is 75.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.91%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 32%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,643 and 76% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 11,348 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Coastal Carolina University is 75.27 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.27%
Graduation Rate for Coastal Carolina University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Coastal Carolina University is 32 %
Transfer-out Rate
32%
Retention Rate for Coastal Carolina University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Coastal Carolina University is 11,348
Student Population
11,348
Student to Faculty Ratio for Coastal Carolina University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,643 at Coastal Carolina University.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,643

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address103 Tom Trout Drive, Conway, SC 29526
Phone843-347-3161
WEBhttps://www.coastal.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.coastal.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.coastal.edu/admissions/apply.html
Financial Aidhttps://www.coastal.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.coastal.edu/financialaid/netpricecalculators/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.coastal.edu/services/militaryandveteranservices/
Athletichttps://www.coastal.edu/financialaid/generalinformation/heoa/athleticaidheoadisclosures/
Disability Servicehttps://www.coastal.edu/disabilityservices/

Offered Degrees

Coastal Carolina offers 95 major programs through online and on-site education where 12 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's582
Master's154
Doctorate (Research)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate100
Post-Bachelor's Certificate65
Post-Master's Certificate31

Special Learning Opportunities

Coastal Carolina University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,731)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,300)

Veterans Benefits

Coastal Carolina University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔