Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC · Public
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Coastal Carolina University admitted 70.0% of applicants university-wide (17,192 of 24,549).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 70.0% | 17,192 | 24,549 |
| In-state | 71.2% | 4,341 | 6,101 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 12,757 | 18,225 |
| International applicants | 42.2% | 94 | 223 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 87.1% | 303 | 348 |
| Men | 64.7% | 5,838 | 9,028 |
| Women | 73.3% | 11,287 | 15,406 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 87.1%, vs 70% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 17,192 admitted students, 2,931 enrolled (17.0% yield).
Coastal Carolina University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1060–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Coastal Carolina University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $48,938/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,746 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,192 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $48,938/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,563 |
| $30k–48k | $10,292 |
| $48k–75k | $12,938 |
| $75k–110k | $16,350 |
| Over $110k | $20,219 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Trustee)
- Chanticleer Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Award — $1,000 per year (Merit)
- Coastal Carolina University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Out-of-State Tuition Reduction — Reduces out-of-state tuition to in-state rate (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Trustee)
- Chanticleer Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Award — $1,000 per year (Merit)
- Out-of-State Tuition Reduction — Reduces out-of-state tuition to in-state rate (Other)
Coastal Carolina University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed undergraduate application
- Official high school transcript complete up to time of application
- Official SAT or ACT scores (if not applying test-optional)
- Non-academic admissions review questions
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Personal statement (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed undergraduate application
- Official high school transcript complete up to time of application
- Official SAT or ACT scores (if not applying test-optional)
- Non-academic admissions review questions
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Personal statement (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Coastal Carolina University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,258
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 79.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,750
- At graduation
Coastal Carolina University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #555
- Niche: #756
Deadlines
- 2026-10-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Coastal Carolina University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Biological & life sciences (11%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 33% of class sections have under 20 students.
Coastal Carolina University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.