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Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

About Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is a public, state university in the suburb of Conway, South Carolina. Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954. The university currently enrolls around 10,337 students a year, including 9,797 undergraduates.

Coastal Carolina University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Coastal Carolina University. Coastal Carolina University admitted 79% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 13,493 out of 17,161 total applicants were accepted.

Coastal Carolina University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 34%

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Coastal Carolina University is located in the town of Conway, South Carolina,.

If you are interested in seeing Coastal Carolina University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 501 to Conway, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Myrtle Beach International.

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College Info

PO Box 261954 Conway, SC 29528-6054

Campus Setting: Suburban

Coastal Carolina University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Coastal Carolina University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Coastal Carolina University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Coastal Carolina University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1030 - 1180

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Math SAT Range

510 - 590

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 600

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1180 and Above

Good

1030 to 1180

Avg

1030 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Coastal Carolina University students is 1110. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Coastal Carolina University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Coastal Carolina University.

Coastal Carolina University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,268

In State

$42,256

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,460
$29,448
Fees
$180
$180
Housing
$11,418
$11,418
Books
$1,210
$1,210

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Coastal Carolina University is like? There are approximately 10,337 students enrolled at Coastal Carolina University, including 9,797 undergraduate students and 540 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 41% percent are from SC and 59% percent of students are from other states.

92%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

41%

In State

59%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,337

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,640

Out-of-State

$29,628

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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