Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Coastal Carolina University reported a 80.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Coastal Carolina University is a public 4-year institution in Conway, SC, with an SAT reference of 1140 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $13,966 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

80.2%

18,223 applicants

SAT reference

1140

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,966

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Coastal Carolina University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)105011401220
ACT (composite, 1–36)202326

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

10,377

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Coastal Carolina University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,563
$30,001 – $48,000$10,292
$48,001 – $75,000$12,938
$75,001 – $110,000$16,350
$110,000+$20,219

Top Majors at Coastal Carolina University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing424
Parks, Recreation & Fitness248
Biological & Biomedical Sciences227
Communication & Journalism130
Psychology122
Education113
Visual & Performing Arts91
Health Professions84
Social Sciences83
Military Technologies67

Financial Aid at Coastal Carolina University

About Coastal Carolina University

Official website: https://www.coastal.edu/

Admissions: https://www.coastal.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Coastal Carolina University

What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Carolina University?

Coastal Carolina University reported a 80% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 18,223. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Coastal Carolina University?

The historical 80% acceptance rate suggests Coastal Carolina University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Coastal Carolina University?

The imported historical records for Coastal Carolina University include an SAT reference value of 1140 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Coastal Carolina University?

The stored historical average net price at Coastal Carolina University is $13,966 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,939 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Coastal Carolina University is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Coastal Carolina University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Coastal Carolina University?

Coastal Carolina University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on October 15, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Coastal Carolina University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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