Coastal Carolina University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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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 10,484, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,640, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $27,394.
$11,640
Avg in-state tuition
$27,394
Avg out-of-state tuition
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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.
Acceptance Rate Insight
69% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Test scores Required
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
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1010-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
41%
Online Student Enrollment
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
68%
Black
17%
Hispanic
5%
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
37% 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
14
Total Online Enrollment
4,337
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
37%
State Grant Aid
48%
Institution Grant Aid
51%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.