Coastal Carolina University
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$11,640
Avg in-state tuition
$27,394
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Conway, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,118, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,640, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $27,394.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1020-1180
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
52%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
67%
Black
18%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
5,260
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 25% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate 60% online
Master's 29% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
87%
State Grant Aid
50%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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