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About Coastal Carolina University

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Coastal Carolina University is a public university in Conway, SC, known for its public masters university, coastal south carolina, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 79%, CCU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,662 students each year. CCU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1020–1190, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. CCU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,381 per year; the sticker price of $42,434 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Coastal Carolina University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

79%
Overall Accept Rate
1105
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1020 – 1190 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Coastal Carolina University

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Application Strategy
If you have any interest in marine science, coastal ecology, or environmental studies, mention it in your application because Coastal Carolina's programs in those areas are a genuine strength and admissions officers appreciate students who connect their interests to what Conway and the Grand Strand region offer.
Demonstrated Interest
Visit campus in Conway or attend a virtual information session hosted by Coastal Carolina admissions, because showing up in person or online signals genuine interest and gives you concrete details to reference when you write about why you want to attend.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Coastal Carolina University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$9.6k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$10.3k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$12.9k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$16.4k
110k+~$42k/yr$20.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9,558
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

74%White
12%Black / African American
7%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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