Coastal Carolina University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Conway, SC
4.7 3 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

11,348

Location Conway, South Carolina
Website coastal.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina, approximately nine miles from Myrtle Beach and its Atlantic coastline. Established in 1954 as a junior college and achieving independent university status in 1993, the institution operates on a 633-acre campus characterized by contemporary architectural styles and significant wetland preservation areas. The university maintains a selective admission process and is recognized for its marine science, professional golf management, and theater arts programs, with the Wall College of Business serving as another academic cornerstone. Students typically reside in on-campus housing during their first year, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Chanticleers, notably winning the College World Series in baseball in 2016.

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Ratings

Coastal Carolina is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Coastal Carolina University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#808
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#298
Best Colleges in South Carolina

#13
Best Public Colleges in South Carolina

#7
Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

#42

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1220
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/26
GPA 3.72

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.9%
Application Fee $45

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$11,640

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,628

Breakdown

Tuition $11,640
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $180
Room and Board $12,146
Budget for Other Expenses $4,264
Total One Year Cost $29,480

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Coastal Carolina University are Business, Biology, and Education. 30% of students major in Business, 11% in Biology, and 10% in Education.